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Abstract
Mode-locked operation of a simple Yb:KGW (potassium gadolinium tungstate) oscillator is described, providing 10 W at 1039 nm with a 290 fs pulse width. A polarization-coupled scheme is used for efficient longitudinal pumping by a pair of reshaped laser diode bars. With changes in cavity dispersion, the pulse width is adjustable from 134 to 433 fs, in a high-quality circular mode. A saturable absorber mirror provides self-starting operation, and the cavity is stabilized by the Kerr-lens effect.Entities:
Year: 2006 PMID: 16936869 DOI: 10.1364/ol.31.002719
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Opt Lett ISSN: 0146-9592 Impact factor: 3.776