Title :
An Efficient Semi-Vectorial Model for All-Fiber Mode-Locked Femtosecond Lasers Based on Nonlinear Polarization Rotation
Author :
Kotb, H.E. ; Abdelalim, M.A. ; Anis, H.
Author_Institution :
Univ. of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON, Canada
Abstract :
A novel closed form equation to model nonlinear polarization evolution based mode-locking in femtosecond fiber lasers is presented. A comparison with the full-vectorial model demonstrates the accuracy of the presented model. The new method takes less than 5% of the time needed by the full-vectorial method for the same computational platform. The comparison with the experimental results shows an excellent agreement with the new model´s results.
Keywords :
fibre lasers; high-speed optical techniques; laser mode locking; optical fibre polarisation; optical rotation; all-fiber mode-locked femtosecond lasers; closed form equation; femtosecond fiber lasers; full-vectorial model; nonlinear polarization rotation; semivectorial model; Cavity resonators; Fiber lasers; Laser mode locking; Mathematical model; Optical fiber couplers; Optical fiber dispersion; Optical fiber polarization; Dissipative Soliton; nonlinear polarization rotation; ring laser; semi-vectorial;
Journal_Title :
Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JSTQE.2014.2307302
