Effects of resonator input power on Kerr lens mode-locked lasers

摘要

Using the ABCD matrix method, the common stability region between the sagittal and tangential planes of a four-mirror Kerr lens mode-locked (KLM) laser cavity is obtained for different ranges of input power. In addition, the effect of the input power on the Kerr lens sensitivity is investigated. Optimal input power and position for highest Kerr lens sensitivity in the stability region are presented and self-starting regime has been achieved. Results show that the resonator input power has a great influence on designing the KLM lasers which can be used in fabricating an optimal femtosecond laser.