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Automation of Mode Locking in a Nonlinear Polarization Rotation Fiber Laser through Output Polarization Measurements
Published on: February 28, 2016
Mode-locking via delayed orthogonal-polarization reinjection in semiconductor VCSELs
Abstract:
We demonstrate harmonic mode-locking in a semiconductor VCSEL using polarization-controlled delayed feedback. By integrating a rotatable λ/2-plate within an external cavity, we achieve precise control over pulse multiplicity and repetition rates in TE and TM modes. For the TE mode, increasing the λ/2-plate angle (θ) transitions the system from disordered quasi-periodic states to stable fundamental (single-pulse) and harmonic dual-pulse mode-locking. Polarization-resolved measurements and cross-correlation analyses reveal coherent pulse alignment at half the cavity roundtrip time, enabled by polarization-mediated nonlinear dynamics. This work establishes cross-polarization feedback as a fundamental mechanism for ultrafast pulse engineering, advancing the understanding of polarization-mediated nonlinear dynamics in laser physics.
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