Semi-analytic theory of similariton amplifiers and laser oscillators using a shape-adaptive model pulse
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2011
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Proceedings of the Nonlinear Optics: Materials, Fundamentals and Applications, NLO 2011
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2162-2701
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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.