Bifurcation and stability in a low-dimensional model for multiple-frequency mode-locked lasers
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
3-31-2010
Abstract
Recent theoretical investigations have demonstrated that the stability of mode-locked solutions of multiple frequency channels depends on the degree of inhomogeneity in gain saturation. In this article, these results are generalized to determine conditions on each of the system parameters necessary for both the stability and the existence of mode-locked pulse solutions for an arbitrary number of frequency channels. In particular, we find that the parameters governing saturable intensity discrimination and gain inhomogeneity in the laser cavity also determine the position of bifurcations of solution types. These bifurcations are completely characterized in terms of these parameters. In addition to influencing the stability of mode-locked solutions, we determine a balance between cubic gain and quintic loss, which is necessary for the existence of solutions as well. Furthermore, we determine the critical degree of inhomogeneous gain broadening required to support pulses in multiple-frequency channels. © 2010 The American Physical Society.
Publication Title
Physical Review A - Atomic, Molecular, and Optical Physics
DOI
10.1103/PhysRevA.81.033851
Recommended Citation
Farnum, Edward D.; Bale, Brandon G.; and Kutz, J. Nathan, "Bifurcation and stability in a low-dimensional model for multiple-frequency mode-locked lasers" (2010). Kean Publications. 2356.
https://digitalcommons.kean.edu/keanpublications/2356