Fig. 3. Mode-locked lasers structures of “8” cavity (a) and “9” cavity (b); the cavity losses versus the nonlinear phase shifts of “8” cavity (c) and “9” cavity (d)
Fig. 4. Experiment for locking repetive frequencies using an electronically controlled polarization controller. (a) Schematic of experimental setup; (b) frequency shift of the repetition rate versus the voltage applied on the EPC
Fig. 5. Two experimental constructions of divided-pulse amplification. (a) Structure with individual pulse divider and combiner; (b) structure with PBS and FRM