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    • Laser Physics
    • Ultrafast Optics
    • Nonlinear Optics

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    • Conventional ring lasers and linear lasers have distinct advantages and limitations for ultrafast pulse generation.
    • Passive colliding-pulse mode locking is a critical technique for generating ultrashort laser pulses.

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    • To demonstrate a versatile linear femtosecond dye laser system.
    • To achieve passive colliding-pulse mode locking using an antiresonant ring.
    • To explore the tunability of the pulse-repetition rate and ease of mode locking.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementation of a linear femtosecond dye laser terminating in an antiresonant ring.
    • Utilizing the antiresonant ring for passive colliding-pulse mode locking.
    • Characterization of the laser's operational versatility and tuning capabilities.

    Main Results:

    • Successful demonstration of a linear femtosecond dye laser with an antiresonant ring for passive colliding-pulse mode locking.
    • The system combines benefits of both linear and ring laser configurations.
    • Continuous tuning of the pulse-repetition rate over a 1-GHz band was achieved.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed laser architecture offers a unique combination of features for ultrafast pulse generation.
    • The geometry facilitates easy mode locking of commercial linear lasers with minimal modifications.
    • This approach provides enhanced versatility and tunability for femtosecond laser systems.