- Nominated as an outstanding Ph.D. thesis by the Max Planck Institute of Quantum Optics and the Ludwig Maximilian University Munich, Germany
- Provides details of the Kerr-lens mode-locking of thin-disk laser
- Contains comprehensive comparative analysis of different mode-locking techniques
- Shows the way to future applications
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- About this book
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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.
- About the authors
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Oleg Pronin studied physics at MEPhI, Moscow. He conducted his diploma project on plasma diagnostics at ITEP, Moscow. Subsequently, he carried out his dissertation on ultrafast lasers at the Max-Planck-Institute of Quantum Optics under the supervision of Prof. Krausz.
- Table of contents (7 chapters)
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Introduction
Pages 1-7
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Basics of Mode-Locking
Pages 9-20
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High-Power Thin-Disk Resonator and Gain Medium
Pages 21-32
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SESAM Mode-Locked Thin-Disk Oscillator
Pages 33-52
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Kerr-Lens Mode-Locked Thin-Disk Oscillator
Pages 53-81
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Table of contents (7 chapters)
Bibliographic Information
- Bibliographic Information
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- Book Title
- Towards a Compact Thin-Disk-Based Femtosecond XUV Source
- Authors
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- Oleg Pronin
- Series Title
- Springer Theses
- Copyright
- 2014
- Publisher
- Springer International Publishing
- Copyright Holder
- Springer International Publishing Switzerland
- eBook ISBN
- 978-3-319-01511-8
- DOI
- 10.1007/978-3-319-01511-8
- Hardcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-01510-1
- Softcover ISBN
- 978-3-319-37827-5
- Series ISSN
- 2190-5053
- Edition Number
- 1
- Number of Pages
- XVIII, 127
- Number of Illustrations
- 14 b/w illustrations, 56 illustrations in colour
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