A theoretical description of Fourier domain mode locked lasers.
The first theoretical model of Fourier domain mode locking operation is presented. A specially tailored dynamic equation in a moving spectral reference frame is derived, enabling efficient numerical treatment, despite the broad laser spectrum and the extremely long cavity. The excellent agreement of the presented theory with experiment over a wide range of operation parameters enables a quantitative assessment of the relevant physical effects, such as the spectral loss modulation and gain saturation dynamics, amplified spontaneous emission, linewidth enhancement, and self-phase modulation.
Jirauschek
Christian
C
Institute for Nanoelectronics, Technische Universität München, Arcisstrasse 21, D-80333 Munich, Germany. jirauschek@tum.de
Biedermann
Benjamin
B
Huber
Robert
R
D003198:Computer Simulation; D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D005583:Fourier Analysis; D007834:Lasers; D008027:Light; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D012542:Scattering, Radiation