title: Pulse dynamics in mode-locked lasers: relaxation oscillations and frequency pulling.
abstract: A theoretical description of the pulse dynamics in a modelocked laser including gain dynamics is developed. Relaxation oscillations and frequency pulling are predicted that influence the pulse parameters. Experimental observations of the response of a mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser to an abrupt change in the pump power confirm that the predicted behavior occurs. These results provide a framework for understanding the effects of noise on the spectrum of the laser.
authors: Curtis R
authors: CR
authors: Menyuk
authors: Jared K
authors: JK
authors: Wahlstrand
authors: John
authors: J
authors: Willits
authors: Ryan P
authors: RP
authors: Smith
authors: Thomas R
authors: TR
authors: Schibli
authors: Steven T
authors: ST
authors: Cundiff