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    • Ultrafast laser science
    • Nonlinear optics
    • Laser physics

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    • Kerr-lens mode-locking (KLM) is a crucial technique for generating ultrashort laser pulses.
    • Ti:sapphire lasers are widely used for producing femtosecond pulses due to their broad gain bandwidth.
    • Understanding the factors limiting pulse duration is essential for advancing laser technology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the spectral dependence of the output beam size in a femtosecond Ti:sapphire laser.
    • To elucidate the underlying mode-locking mechanisms contributing to pulse characteristics.
    • To identify factors limiting the generation of even shorter laser pulses.

    Main Methods:

    • Experimental examination of the output beam size.
    • Utilizing a 10-femtosecond Kerr-lens mode-locked Ti:sapphire laser system.
    • Spectral analysis of the laser output.

    Main Results:

    • A significant spectral dependence of the output beam size was observed.
    • The results offer detailed insights into the Kerr-lens mode-locking process.
    • Specific reasons for limitations on achieving shorter pulses were identified.

    Conclusions:

    • The spectral characteristics of the output beam are critical for understanding laser performance.
    • Further optimization of mode-locking parameters can potentially lead to shorter pulse durations.
    • This research contributes to the fundamental understanding of ultrafast laser systems.