This thesis provides unique information on the Kerr-lens mode-locking (KLM) technique applied to a thin-disk laser. It describes in detail cavity geometry, the qualitative approach to KLM, and self-starting behavior in the regime of both negative and positive dispersion. Comprehensive comparative analysis of KLM and semiconductor saturable absorber techniques is also carried out. Recent successful experiments on carrier-envelope phase stabilization, spectral broadening and compression of output of this oscillator underline the importance of this new, emerging technology.
This thesis provides unique information on the Kerr-lens mode-locking (KLM) technique applied to a thin-disk laser. It describes in detail cavity geometry, the qualitative approach to KLM, and self-starting behavior in the regime of both negative and positive dispersion. Comprehensive comparative analysis of KLM and semiconductor saturable absorber techniques is also carried out. Recent successful experiments on carrier-envelope phase stabilization, spectral broadening and compression of output of this oscillator underline the importance of this new, emerging technology.
Artikelnr. des Verlages: 86294713, 978-3-319-01510-1
2014
Seitenzahl: 148
Erscheinungstermin: 13. September 2013
Englisch
Abmessung: 241mm x 160mm x 13mm
Gewicht: 338g
ISBN-13: 9783319015101
ISBN-10: 3319015109
Artikelnr.: 39158108
Autorenporträt
Oleg Pronin studied physics at MEPhI, Moscow. He conducted his diploma project on plasma diagnostics at ITEP, Moscow. Subsequently, he carried out his dissertation on ultrafast lasers at the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics under the supervision of Prof. Krausz.
Inhaltsangabe
Introduction.- Basics of mode-locking.- High-power thin-disk resonator and gain medium.- SESAM mode-locked thin-disk oscillator.- Kerr-lens mode-locked thin-disk oscillator.- Towards ultrashort CE phase stable pulses.- XUV output coupler and XUV/IR grazing-incidence beam splitter.- Conclusion.
Introduction.- Basics of mode-locking.- High-power thin-disk resonator and gain medium.- SESAM mode-locked thin-disk oscillator.- Kerr-lens mode-locked thin-disk oscillator.- Towards ultrashort CE phase stable pulses.- XUV output coupler and XUV/IR grazing-incidence beam splitter.- Conclusion.