Multimode nonlinear dynamics in spatiotemporal mode-locked anomalous-dispersion lasers
Yuhang Wu, Demetrios N. Christodoulides, Frank W. Wise
Abstract
Spatiotemporal mode-locking in a laser with anomalous dispersion is investigated. Mode-locked states with varying modal content can be observed, but we find it difficult to observe highly-multimode states. We describe the properties of these mode-locked states and compare them to the results of numerical simulations. Prospects for the generation of highly-multimode states and lasers based on multimode soliton formation are discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Multi-mode optical fiberModal dispersionDispersion (optics)Mode (computer interface)LaserNonlinear systemPhysicsOpticsMaterials scienceOptical fiberComputer scienceQuantum mechanicsDispersion-shifted fiberFiber optic sensorOperating systemAdvanced Fiber Laser TechnologiesLaser-Matter Interactions and ApplicationsPhotonic Crystal and Fiber Optics