Towards a Compact Thin-Disk-Based Femtosecond XUV Source
Description
This thesis provides unique information on the Kerr-lens mode-locking (KLM) technique applied to a thin-disk laser. It describes in detail cavity geometry, the qualitative approach to KLM, and self-starting behavior in the regime of both negative and positive dispersion. Comprehensive comparative analysis of KLM and semiconductor saturable absorber techniques is also carried out. Recent successful experiments on carrier-envelope phase stabilization, spectral broadening and compression of output of this oscillator underline the importance of this new, emerging technology.
Keywords
SciencePhysicsOptics & LightTechnology & EngineeringLasers & PhotonicsElectricityCondensed MatterElectromagnetism
2013Book
Author(s)Oleg Pronin
PublisherSpringer International Publishing
ISBN9783319015101
LanguageEnglish
