Simulation of mode-locked fiber and solid state lasers

James P. Theimer; Joseph W. Haus; Gary Shaulov

doi:10.1117/12.277620

1 July 1997 Simulation of mode-locked fiber and solid state lasers

James P. Theimer, Joseph W. Haus, Gary Shaulov

Proceedings Volume 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications; (1997) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277620
Event: AeroSense '97, 1997, Orlando, FL, United States

Abstract

Additive pulse mode-locking theory is applied to an Er-doped fiber laser and to a Cr⁴⁺:YAG laser. Both are mode- locked with a multiple quantum well saturable absorber. It is found that the theory explains their operation quite well. The Cr⁴⁺:YAG laser was found to lose mode-locking effectiveness due to a band edge of the quantum well being in the operating range of the laser. The equations also help model the Er-doped fiber laser operation, but more work is required to verify its efficacy.

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James P. Theimer, Joseph W. Haus, and Gary Shaulov "Simulation of mode-locked fiber and solid state lasers", Proc. SPIE 3075, Photonic Processing Technology and Applications, (1 July 1997); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.277620

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