title: Pulse-amplitude equalization using a polarization-maintaining laser resonator.
abstract: For the first time to our knowledge, pulse-amplitude equalization of rational-harmonically mode-locked fiber ring laser pulses has been experimentally demonstrated using a polarization-maintaining laser resonator without any additional device. The pulse-amplitude distribution of the laser pulses was controlled by the modulator driving power, and stable pulse-amplitude-equalized pulses with repetition rates of 20, 30, and 40 GHz have been obtained in the linear region of the modulator.
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Center, Korea Institute of Science and Technology, Seoul, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Min
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Jhon
authors.forename: Young Tae
authors.initials: YT
authors.lastname: Byun
authors.forename: Deok Ha
authors.initials: DH
authors.lastname: Woo