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    Opt Lett. 2006 Sep 15;31(18):2719-21.

    Mode-locked Yb:KGW laser longitudinally pumped by polarization-coupled diode bars.

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    Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA 99354, USA. gary.holtom@pnl.gov

    Abstract

    Mode-locked operation of a simple Yb:KGW (potassium gadolinium tungstate) oscillator is described, providing 10 W at 1039 nm with a 290 fs pulse width. A polarization-coupled scheme is used for efficient longitudinal pumping by a pair of reshaped laser diode bars. With changes in cavity dispersion, the pulse width is adjustable from 134 to 433 fs, in a high-quality circular mode. A saturable absorber mirror provides self-starting operation, and the cavity is stabilized by the Kerr-lens effect.

    PMID:
    16936869
    [PubMed]

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