Publication: Gain-matched output couplers (GMOCs) for efficient and Robust Kerr-Lens mode-locking of Cr:LiSAF lasers
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Chen, Li-Jin
Sumpf, Bernd
Erbert, Goetz
Leitenstorfer, Alfred
Kaertner, Franz X.
Demirbaş, Ümit
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We report efficient and robust Kerr-lens mode-locking of single-mode and tapered diode-pumped Cr:LiSAF lasers by using gain-matched output couplers. Sub-15-fs pulses were generated with peak powers above 60-kW and optical-to-optical conversion efficiencies up to 21%.
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Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE)
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Engineering, Electrical electronic engineering, Optics, Physics, Applied physics
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2014 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO)