100-fs pulse generation and amplification in Ti:AI2O3.
We have constructed a self-mode-locked Ti:Al(2)O(3) laser that produces 100-fs pulses at 750 nm. These pulses are then amplified in a Ti:Al(2)O(3) regenerative amplifier to the millijoule energy level. 105-fs, 10-GW pulses have been produced.
Ultrafast Science Laboratory, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel, Room 1006, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-2099, USA.
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