Characterizing the transition dynamics for multi-pulsing in mode-locked lasers

Brandon G. Bale, Khanh Kieu, Frank Wise, J. Nathan Kutz

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    Abstract

    We consider experimentally and theoretically a refined parameter space near the transition to multi-pulse modelocking. Near the transition, the onset of instability is initiated by a Hopf (periodic) bifurcation. As cavity energy is increased, the band of unstable, oscillatory modes generates a chaotic behavior between single- and multi-pulse operation. Both theory and experiment are in good qualitative agreement and they suggest that the phenomenon is of a universal nature in mode-locked lasers at the onset of multi-pulsing from N to N + 1 pulses per round trip. This is the first theoretical and experimental characterization of the transition behavior, made possible by a highly refined tuning of the gain pump level.

    Original languageEnglish
    Title of host publicationFiber Lasers VII: Technology, Systems, and Applications
    EditorsKanishka Tankala
    Place of PublicationBellingham, WA (US)
    PublisherSPIE
    Number of pages8
    ISBN (Print)978-0-8194-7976-1
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 17 Feb 2010
    EventFiber Lasers VII: Technology, Systems, and Applications - San Francisco, CA, United States
    Duration: 25 Jan 201028 Jan 2010

    Publication series

    NameSPIE Proceedings
    PublisherSPIE
    Volume7580
    ISSN (Print)0277-786X
    ISSN (Electronic)2410-9045

    Conference

    ConferenceFiber Lasers VII
    Country/TerritoryUnited States
    CitySan Francisco, CA
    Period25/01/1028/01/10

    Bibliographical note

    Brandon G. Bale ; Khanh Kieu ; Frank Wise and J. Nathan Kutz, "Characterizing the transition dynamics for multi-pulsing in mode-locked lasers", Proc. SPIE 7580, Fiber Lasers VII: Technology, Systems, and Applications, 75801Z (February 17, 2010).

    Copyright 2010. Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers. One print or electronic copy may be made for personal use only. Systematic reproduction and distribution, duplication of any material in this paper for a fee or for commercial purposes, or modification of the content of the paper are prohibited.

    DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.1117/12.840543

    Keywords

    • harmonic mode-locking
    • mode-locked lasers
    • multi-pulsing

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