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Methods of passive and active mode locking using intracavity optical frequency mixing

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.14.000051· OSTI ID:6612037
The mode-locking technique based on intracavity second-harmonic generation is extended to sum- and difference-frequency generation. Simultaneous passive mode locking of two different types of laser in a combined cavity is thus possible. By using the same principle, a laser may be actively mode locked by injection of a pulse train from another mode-locked laser.
Research Organization:
Max-Planck-Institut fuer biophysikalische Chemie, Abteilung Laserphysik, Am Fassberg, D-3400 Goettingen, Federal Republic of Germany
OSTI ID:
6612037
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 14:1; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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