CROSS-LOCKING DYNAMICS IN A 2-COLOR MODE-LOCKED TI-SAPPHIRE LASER

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作者
DYKAAR, DR [1 ]
DARACK, SB [1 ]
KNOX, WH [1 ]
机构
[1] AT&T BELL LABS,HOLMDEL,NJ 07733
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10.1364/OL.19.001058
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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We investigate the nonlinear interactions between pulses of two different wavelengths within a single cross-mode-locked femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser. We show that the nonlinear interaction caused by self-focusing can correct for a difference in cavity lengths of as much as +/- 3 mum, corresponding to 20% of the pulse width on each round trip. Further, we show that the concept of mean group delay can be extended to a pair of pulses with di spectra and spatial distribution in a nonlinear regenerative system.
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页码:1058 / 1060
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