Abstract
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.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 694-724 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| Journal | Applied Sciences (Switzerland) |
| Volume | 3 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - 1 Dec 2013 |
Keywords
- Mode-locked lasers
- Pulsed lasers
- Solid-state lasers
- Ultrafast lasers
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Materials Science
- Instrumentation
- General Engineering
- Process Chemistry and Technology
- Computer Science Applications
- Fluid Flow and Transfer Processes