Abstract
The authors have conducted detailed experimental investigations of the intensity-related dynamics of the pulse repetition and carrier-envelope offset frequencies of passively mode-locked Ti:sapphire lasers. Two different laser systems utilizing different intracavity dispersion compensation schemes are used in this study. Theoretical interpretations agree well with experimental data, indicating that intensity-related spectral shifts, coupled with the cavity group-delay dispersion, are important in understanding the dynamics of the frequency comb. Minimization of spectral shifts or the magnitude of group-delay dispersion leads to minimization of the intensity dependence of the femtosecond comb.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1018-1024 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | IEEE Journal on Selected Topics in Quantum Electronics |
Volume | 9 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2003 |
Keywords
- Lasers
- Nonlinear optics
- Solid state lasers
- Ultrafast optics
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering