Abstract
Efficient passive mode locking of a diode-pumped Yb3+ : KY(WO4)(2) laser using a PbS quantum-dot-doped saturable absorber is described. Pulses of 2.6 ps at around 1 mu m were generated at a pulse repetition frequency of 99 MHz with an average output power of 250 mW. A saturation fluence of 15 mu J/cm(2) and a fast temporal decay of 6 ps were measured in this quantum-dot-doped glass.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 259-261 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | IEEE Photonics Technology Letters |
Volume | 18 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Jan 2006 |
Keywords
- diode-pumped laser
- mode locking
- saturable absorber
- ultrashort pulses
- SATURABLE ABSORBER
- NEODYMIUM LASERS