Accession Number:

ADA564761

Title:

High Energy and Ultra-Short Mode-Locked Lasers

Descriptive Note:

Final rept. 1 Mar 2009-30 Nov 2011

Corporate Author:

WASHINGTON UNIV SEATTLE DEPT OF APPLIED MATHEMATICS

Personal Author(s):

• Kutz, Jose N.

Report Date:

2012-07-01

Pagination or Media Count:

4.0

Abstract:

The scientific objective of this research was to identify, classify, and model high-power mode-locked laser systems of current interest to experimentalists and engineers in optical physics. By direct collaboration with members of the physics and electrical engineering academic community, quantitative models for the systems of interest were developed based upon first principles. These models were studied in appropriate parameter regimes where simplified nonlinear dynamical systems theory could be utilized. The results were then recast in terms of their original experimental context so that the theoretical predictions could be tested. The models have made a tremendous impact on the design and optimization of laser cavity performance. In conjunction with the modeling efforts, the mathematical objectives further developed modern methods for quantifying the wave dynamics of nonlinear, dispersive PDEs. In particular, a variety of reduction methods proved invaluable in characterizing the behavior inherent in mode-locked laser systems.

Descriptors:

• *CLASSIFICATION
• *HIGH ENERGY LASERS
• *IDENTIFICATION
• *MATHEMATICAL MODELS
• *MODE LOCKED LASERS
• *PULSED LASERS
• LASER CAVITIES
• LIGHT PULSES
• NONLINEAR SYSTEMS
• OPTICAL WAVEGUIDES
• OPTIMIZATION
• PERFORMANCE(ENGINEERING)
• PREDICTIONS
• QUANTITATIVE ANALYSIS
• THEORY

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Computer Programming and Software
• Optics

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE