Compact efficient multi-GHz Kerr-lens mode-locked diode-pumped Nd:YVO4 laser.
We demonstrate the compact efficient multi-GHz Kerr-lens mode locking in a diode-pumped Nd:YVO(4) laser with a simple linear cavity without the need of any additional components. Experimental results reveal that the laser system can be characterized in stable single-pulse and multiple-pulse mode-locked operations. With a pump power of 2.5 W, the compact laser cavity produces average output powers greater than 0.8 W with a pulse width less than 10 ps in the range of 2-6 GHz.
Liang
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HC
Department of Electrophysics, National Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu, Taiwan.
Chen
Ross C C
RC
Huang
Y J
YJ
Su
K W
KW
Chen
Y F
YF
D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004735:Energy Transfer; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D054023:Lasers, Semiconductor; D007909:Lenses; D008027:Light; D008904:Miniaturization; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012542:Scattering, Radiation