A Review of Cavity Design for Kerr Lens Mode-Locked Solid-State Lasers
Shai Yefet, Avi Pe'er
TL;DR
This paper critically reviews Kerr lens mode-locking in solid-state lasers, discussing fundamental concepts, experimental considerations, and recent advancements to overcome limitations, aiding researchers in realization and understanding of these lasers.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive overview of KLM principles, experimental setup considerations, and recent innovations addressing standard limitations.
Findings
Detailed analysis of Kerr lens mode-locking fundamentals
Discussion of experimental considerations for oscillator realization
Review of recent developments overcoming KLM limitations
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.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAdvanced Fiber Laser Technologies · Solid State Laser Technologies · Laser-Matter Interactions and Applications