| Literature DB >> 18033437 |
A M Kowalevicz, T R Schibli, F X Kärtner, J G Fujimoto.
Abstract
An ultralow-threshold Kerr-lens mode-locked Ti:Al(2)O(3) laser achieved by use of an extended cavity design is demonstrated. Mode-locking thresholds as low as 156 mW are achieved. Pulses with durations as short as 14 fs and bandwidths of >100 nm with output powers of ~15 mW at 50-MHz repetition rates are generated by only 200 mW of pump power. Reducing the pump power requirements to a factor of 10x less than required by most conventional Kerr-lens mode-locked lasers permits inexpensive, low-power pump lasers to be used. This will facilitate the development of low-cost, high-performance femtosecond Ti:Al(2)O(3) laser technology.Year: 2002 PMID: 18033437 DOI: 10.1364/ol.27.002037
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Opt Lett ISSN: 0146-9592 Impact factor: 3.776