Title :
Gain-matched output couplers (GMOCs) for efficient and robust Kerr-lens mode-locking of Cr:LiSAF lasers
Author :
Can Cihan ; Beyatli, Ersen ; Canbaz, Ferda ; Li-Jin Chen ; Sumpf, Bernd ; Erbert, Gotz ; Leitenstorfer, Alfred ; Kartner, Franz X. ; Sennaroglu, Alphan ; Demirbas, Umit
Author_Institution :
Depts. of Phys., Koc Univ., Istanbul, Turkey
Abstract :
We report efficient and robust Kerr-lens mode-locking of single-mode and tapered diode-pumped Cr:LiSAF lasers by using gain-matched output couplers. Sub-15-fs pulses were generated with peak powers above 60-kW and optical-to-optical conversion efficiencies up to 21%.
Keywords :
aluminium compounds; laser mode locking; lenses; lithium compounds; optical Kerr effect; optical couplers; optical pumping; solid lasers; strontium compounds; Cr:LiSAF lasers; GMOC; LiSrAlF6:Cr; gain matched output couplers; mode locking lasers; optical-to-optical conversion; robust Kerr lens; single-mode lasers; tapered diode-pumped lasers; time 15 fs; Free electron lasers; Laser excitation; Laser mode locking; Laser stability; Laser theory; Pump lasers; Semiconductor lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2014 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
