Bifurcation of fundamental Gaussian modes in Kerr-lens mode-locked lasers

Ming Dar Wei, Wen Feng Hsieh

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Abstract

We propose that more than one spatial fundamental Gaussian mode may occur in concentric and confocal resonators under persisting nonlinear effect. Extensively studying the influence of the resonator's parameters in a Kerr-lens mode-locked resonator, pitchfork bifurcation results in more symmetrical configurations, and saddle-node bifurcation appears as the symmetry being broken. From the properties of bifurcation, we suggest that the equal-arm and near-confocal resonator is suitable for the emergence of bistability in Kerr-lens mode-locked lasers.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)161-166
Number of pages6
JournalOptics Communications
Volume168
Issue number1
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1999 Sept 1

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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