A Review of Cavity Design for Kerr Lens Mode-Locked Solid-State Lasers

Applied Sciences

Shai Yefet¹ 

[1] Department of Physics and BINA Center of Nano-Technology, Bar-Ilan University, Ramat-Gan 5290002, Israel; E-Mail

关键词: ultrafast lasers;    pulsed lasers;    solid-state lasers;    mode-locked lasers;   

DOI  :  10.3390/app3040694

来源: mdpi

【 摘 要 】

We provide a critical review of the fundamental concepts of Kerr lens mode-locking (KLM), along with a detailed description of the experimental considerations involved in the realization of a mode-locked oscillator. In addition, we review recent developments that overcome inherent limitations and disadvantages in standard KLM lasers. Our review is aimed mainly at readers who wish to realize/maintain such an oscillator or for those who wish to better understand this major experimental tool.

【 授权许可】

CC BY   
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