L4_A
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
1-3 Review of CW lasers
Steady-state solutions: saturated gain
Graphical solution of intra-cavity intensity
Optimized output intensity
L4_B
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
1-4 Review of Fourier transform
Definition
Properties and interpretations
1-5 Pulse formation via mode‐locking
Continuous‐wave (CW) light vs. short pulse
L4_C
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
1-5 Pulse formation via mode‐locking
Superposition of longitudinal modes
Carrier‐envelope representations
L4_D
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
Lesson 1: Introduction and Review
1-5 Pulse formation via mode‐locking
Definitions of laser intensities
Impact of phase on pulse formation
Lesson 2: Active Mode Locking
Basic idea
First glance at active mode locking (AML)