Abstract
Methods for developing more compact femtosecond Cr:LiSAF laser sources are examined. By careful modeling of the low threshold performance and intracavity dispersion characteristics of these cavities, a highly asymmetric z-cavity design with a single prism for dispersion compensation is developed. Transform-limited pulses as short as 113 fs and modelocked output powers up to 20 mW are demonstrated for less than 110 mW of laser-diode pump power. The complete laser system (including the laser diode pump system and drivers) has a footprint of 21.5 × 28 cm2, about the size of a sheet of US letter or A4 paper
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 360-368 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Apr 2002 |
Keywords
- femtosecond Cr
- LiSAF lasers
- quantum electronics
- dispersion
- laser system