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Electronic initiation and optimization of nonlinear polarization evolution mode-locking in a fiber laser Público Deposited

https://scholar.colorado.edu/concern/articles/6w924c54g
Abstract
  • We describe a system for automated modelocking and optimization of a fiber laser oscillator employing nonlinear polarization evolution. Using four liquid crystal variable retarders, we fully control the fiber launch and output polarization states, enabling compensation for mechanical and environmental perturbations to the fiber cavity. We demonstrate mapping of the modelocking regions for an ANDi fiber oscillator and demonstrate that local and global optimization algorithms can be used to maintain the laser in the same operating state. This technique enables robust operation of nonlinear polarization evolution modelocked fiber lasers, rivaling the stability of PM fiber lasers while maintaining the advantages of the NPE modelocking mechanism.
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Date Issued
  • 2017-12-25
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Journal Issue/Number
  • 26
Journal Volume
  • 25
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  • 2019-12-05
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  • 1094-4087
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