Department of Physics2024-11-0920142160-9020N/A2-s2.0-84944699260https://IEEExplore.IEEE.org/document/6989929https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14288/9720We 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%.EngineeringElectrical electronic engineeringOpticsPhysics, Applied physicsConference proceeding369908603157N/A1728