Semi-analytic theory of similariton amplifiers and laser oscillators using a shape-adaptive model pulse
Author
Jirauschek, C.
İlday, Fatih Ömer
Date
2011Source Title
Proceedings of the Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications, NLO 2011
Print ISSN
2162-2701
Publisher
OSA
Language
English
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Abstract
A semi-analytic theory for similariton lasers and amplifiers is presented. The key is a shape-adaptive model pulse which can be continuously tuned to represent pulse shapes ranging from parabolic to Gaussian to sech-squared intensity profiles.