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Femtosecond Pulse Generation: Principles and Fiber Applications

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Ultrafast Dynamics of Quantum Systems

Part of the book series: NATO Science Series: B: ((NSSB,volume 372))

Abstract

The principles of ultrashort pulse generation by passive modelocking are outlined. Particular attention is paid to the fast saturable absorber case as exemplified by Kerr-lens modelocking (KLM) and polarization additive-pulse-modelocking (P-APM). Steady-state behavior is described in the context of the master equation, and limitations of theory and practice are discussed. Application of these principles to ultrashort-pulse fiber lasers is demonstrated by soliton laser and stretched-pulse laser examples.

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Ippen, E.P. (2002). Femtosecond Pulse Generation: Principles and Fiber Applications. In: Di Bartolo, B., Gambarota, G. (eds) Ultrafast Dynamics of Quantum Systems. NATO Science Series: B:, vol 372. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/0-306-47080-2_5

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