Abstract
We describe a mechanism for line narrowing and for modelocking lasers containing an intracavity polarization element and a birefringent medium having nonlinear phase modulation. This type of modelocking occurs when the central laser frequency is somewhat shifted with respect to the maximum transmission of the filter composed of the birefringent medium and the polarizer. An additional intracavity tuner to insure this condition may be necessary. We predict the minimum temporal pulse duration and the maximum pulse intensity.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 129-132 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Optical Materials |
Volume | 4 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Jan 1994 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Spectroscopy
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry
- Inorganic Chemistry
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering