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.
| ISBN: | 9783319015101 |
| Publication date: | 13th September 2013 |
| Author: | Oleg Pronin |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Hardback |
| Pagination: | 127 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Laser physics Condensed matter physics (liquid state and solid state physics) Electricity, electromagnetism and magnetism |