We discuss a new low loss semiconductor structure for femtosecond intracavity mode-locking in low-gain solid state lasers. This monolithic device can be engineered to exhibit specific saturation characteristics desirable for modelocking solid state lasers. Self-starting 100 fs pulses are obtained in a diode-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser. We discuss modelocking mechanisms in quantum well passively modelocked solid state lasers, and extensions to other wavelengths.


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    Title :

    Diode-pumped femtosecond lasers modelocked with saturable Bragg reflectors


    Contributors:
    Knox, W.H. (author) / Tsuda, S. (author) / De Souza, E.A. (author) / Cunningham, J.E. (author) / Jan, W.Y. (author)


    Publication date :

    1995-01-01


    Size :

    206676 byte




    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English



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