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Superfluorescent generation of mode-locked. pi. pulses

Journal Article · · Physical Review (Section) A: General Physics; (USA)
;  [1]; ;  [2]
  1. University of Auckland, Private Bag, Auckland, (New Zealand)
  2. University of Queensland, St. Lucia, Queensland 4067, (Australia)
Swept gain superfluorescent operation is reported in a mode-locked laser. We quantitatively compare theoretical predictions and experimental results for the laser output, which show drastically reduced pulse lengths together with increased bandwidth corresponding to the generation of near-{pi} pulses. The attainment of this operating mode depends on the intracavity power level and the relevant homogeneous lifetimes. The effect has been observed for several mode-locked argon laser lines.
OSTI ID:
5289802
Journal Information:
Physical Review (Section) A: General Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review (Section) A: General Physics; (USA) Vol. 40:8; ISSN PLRAA; ISSN 0556-2791
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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