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Stable generation of subpicosecond pulses by feedback-controlled mode locking of a Nd:glass laser

Journal Article · · J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States)

A high-performance subpicosecond Nd:glass laser with feedback-controlled mode locking is described. Depending on operation conditions, the laser oscillator generates single pulses of 0.80-psec duration and 10-/mu/J energy or microsecond trains of approximately 400 pulses with 1.3-psec duration and 0.8-mJ total energy. Stable performance, a repetition rate of 6--10 Hz, and a peak-to-background intensity ratio of /gt/5/times/10/sup 5/ are reported.

Research Organization:
Physikalisches Institut, Universitat Bayreuth, D-8580 Bayreuth, Federal Republic of Germany (DE)
OSTI ID:
5827737
Journal Information:
J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States), Journal Name: J. Opt. Soc. Am. B: Opt. Phys.; (United States) Vol. 6:8; ISSN JOBPD
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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