M M Xu, Z R Li, M Hu, Y Y Ji, M H Bi, H Z Li, X F Zhou, S Q Pan, C Liu
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Abstract
We experimentally demonstrated the phenomenon of period-multiplying pulses in the self-mode-locking Nd:YVO4 laser. With a fixed cavity length of 50 mm and the input mirrors in the resonator with radii of curvature of 100 mm, 200 mm, and 500 mm, the mode-locked pulses with pulse periods 4 times, 6 times and 10 times the fundamental mode-locked pulse period are observed respectively. Besides, by tilting the angle of the output mirror to control the spatial distribution of transverse modes, the switching between the period-multiplication state and its harmonic self-locking state can be achieved. Numerical simulations further confirm that this period-multiplying phenomenon results from the simultaneous locking of multi-longitudinal and multi-transverse modes. This study is of great significance for understanding the complex transverse dynamics in the self-mode-locking lasers.
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Laser Physics offers a comprehensive view of theoretical and experimental laser research and applications. Articles cover every aspect of modern laser physics and quantum electronics, emphasizing physical effects in various media (solid, gaseous, liquid) leading to the generation of laser radiation; peculiarities of propagation of laser radiation; problems involving impact of laser radiation on various substances and the emerging physical effects, including coherent ones; the applied use of lasers and laser spectroscopy; the processing and storage of information; and more.
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fibre optics and fibre lasers-
quantum optics and quantum information science-
ultrafast optics and strong-field physics-
nonlinear optics-
physics of cold trapped atoms-
laser methods in chemistry, biology, medicine and ecology-
laser spectroscopy-
novel laser materials and lasers-
optics of nanomaterials-
interaction of laser radiation with matter-
laser interaction with solids-
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