title: Dissipative dispersion-managed solitons in mode-locked lasers.
abstract: We extend the theory of dispersion-managed solitons to dissipative systems with a focus on mode-locked fiber lasers. Dissipative structures exist at high map strengths, leading to the generation of stable, short pulses with high energy. Two types of intramap pulse evolution are observed depending on the net cavity dispersion. These are characterized by a reduced model, and semianalytical solutions are obtained.
authors.affiliation: Photonics Research Group, School of Engineering and Applied Science, Aston University, Birmingham B4 7ET, UK. b.bale@aston.ac.uk
authors.forename: Brandon G
authors.initials: BG
authors.lastname: Bale
authors.forename: Sonia
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Boscolo
authors.forename: Sergei K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Turitsyn