MODE-LOCKING OF TI-AL2O3 LASERS AND SELF-FOCUSING - A GAUSSIAN APPROXIMATION

被引:142
作者
SALIN, F [1 ]
SQUIER, J [1 ]
PICHE, M [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV LAVAL,DEPT PHYS,EQUIPE LASER & OPT GUIDEE,QUEBEC CITY G1K 7P4,QUEBEC,CANADA
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D O I
10.1364/OL.16.001674
中图分类号
O43 [光学];
学科分类号
070207 ; 0803 ;
摘要
We present an ABCD matrix model showing that self-focusing in the laser rod leads to modifications of the Gaussian beam parameters in cw-pumped Ti:Al2O3 lasers. Stabilization of self-mode-locking should result from these beam perturbations. Experimental measurements of beam modifications supporting this model are presented. The role of gain guiding is studied, and the limitations of the model are discussed.
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页码:1674 / 1676
页数:3
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