Quantitative measurement of timing and phase dynamics in a mode-locked laser

We present results of an experimental study of the timing and phase dynamics in a mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser. By measuring the response of two widely spaced comb lines to a sinusoidal modulation of the pump power, we determine quantitatively the response of both the central pulse time and the pha...

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Published inOptics letters Vol. 32; no. 23; p. 3426
Main Authors Wahlstrand, J K, Willits, J T, Schibli, T R, Menyuk, C R, Cundiff, S T
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 01.12.2007
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Summary:We present results of an experimental study of the timing and phase dynamics in a mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser. By measuring the response of two widely spaced comb lines to a sinusoidal modulation of the pump power, we determine quantitatively the response of both the central pulse time and the phase. Because of the distinct response of the pulse energy, central frequency, and gain to the modulation, we are able to distinguish their contributions to the timing and phase dynamics.
ISSN:0146-9592
DOI:10.1364/OL.32.003426