Reflection z-scan measurements of the non-linear lens in VECSEL gain structures

Ed A. Shaw; Adrian H. Quarterman; Andrew P. Turnbull; Theo Chen Sverre; C. Robin Head; Anne C. Tropper; Keith G. Wilcox

doi:10.1117/12.2212840

10 March 2016 Reflection z-scan measurements of the non-linear lens in VECSEL gain structures

Ed A. Shaw, Adrian H. Quarterman, Andrew P. Turnbull, Theo Chen Sverre, C. Robin Head, Anne C. Tropper, Keith G. Wilcox

Proceedings Volume 9734, Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VECSELs) VI; 97340L (2016) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212840
Event: SPIE LASE, 2016, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We present reflection z-scan measurements of a quantum well VECSEL gain structure under pumped and unpumped conditions. The implications for the design of mode-locked cavities will be discussed; both in relation to SESAM mode-locked lasers and the possibility of self-mode-locking.

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Ed A. Shaw, Adrian H. Quarterman, Andrew P. Turnbull, Theo Chen Sverre, C. Robin Head, Anne C. Tropper, and Keith G. Wilcox "Reflection z-scan measurements of the non-linear lens in VECSEL gain structures", Proc. SPIE 9734, Vertical External Cavity Surface Emitting Lasers (VECSELs) VI, 97340L (10 March 2016); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2212840

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