Published In
Journal of Applied Physics
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
10-1-1982
Subjects
Dye lasers, Wave functions, Coherence (Nuclear physics), Ultrashort laser pulses
Abstract
A formalism is developed for describing the evolution of picosecond mode‐locked pulses in synchronously pumped dye lasers. The finite phase memory of the molecular wave functions is included, and it is found that the resultant coherence effects can be dominant for operation close to exact synchrony. Considerations of the isotropic molecular orientational distribution and the finite vibrational relaxation times are also essential in obtaining quantitative agreement with experimental results.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8197
Citation Details
Casperson, L. W. (1982). Coherence effects in synchronously pumped mode‐locked dye lasers. Journal of Applied Physics, 54 (5) 2198-2208.
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