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Analysis of temporal pulse development in passively mode-locked lasers

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Pulse-shortening and pulse broadening effects in passively mode-locked lasers are analysed. A steady-state pulse duration limit is calculated and compared with round-trip simulations. The numerical calculations apply to a picosecond Nd: glass laser. Methods of short-pulse generation are discussed.

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    F. Graf, G. Pleininger & A. Penzkofer

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Graf, F., Pleininger, G. & Penzkofer, A. Analysis of temporal pulse development in passively mode-locked lasers. Appl. Phys. B 34, 123–128 (1984). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00697504

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