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Divided-pulse lasers.

Erin S Lamb, Logan G Wright, Frank W Wise

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    |May 3, 2014
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    Researchers scaled ultrafast laser pulse energy using a novel divided-pulse technique. This method achieved a 16x increase in pulse energy, generating high-energy solitons for potential laser applications.

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    Area of Science:

    • Ultrafast laser technology
    • Nonlinear optics
    • Fiber laser systems

    Background:

    • Managing nonlinear phase accumulation is crucial for scaling pulse energy in ultrafast lasers.
    • Traditional methods face limitations in achieving significant energy scaling.
    • Ultrabroadband seed pulses are essential for generating ultrashort pulses.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a novel technique for managing nonlinear phase accumulation within an ultrafast laser cavity.
    • To scale the output pulse energy of an ytterbium-doped fiber laser.
    • To generate high-energy solitons in single-mode fiber.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementing a coherent division and recombination of the pulse within the laser cavity.
    • Utilizing the divided-pulse technique in an ytterbium-doped fiber laser.

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  • Generating 1.4 ps solitons in single-mode fiber.

    • Main Results:

    • Achieved a 16-fold scaling of the output pulse energy.
    • Generated 6 nJ solitons.
    • Successfully managed nonlinear phase accumulation through pulse division and recombination.

    Conclusions:

    • The divided-pulse technique effectively scales ultrafast laser pulse energy.
    • This method offers a promising route for generating high-energy solitons.
    • Potential for further extensions and applications in ultrafast laser systems.