Title A New Generation of Ultrafast Oscillators for Mid-Infrared Applications Author(s) Nagl, Nathalie Publication Cham, Springer International Publishing, 2021. Description XVII, 140 p. 75 illus. in color : online resource Abstract Note This thesis presents the first successful realization of a compact, low-noise, and few-cycle light source in the mid-infrared wavelength region. By developing the technology of pumping femtosecond chromium-doped II-VI laser oscillators directly with the emission of broad-stripe single-emitter laser diodes, coherent light was generated with exceptionally low amplitude noise ??? crucial for numerous applications including spectroscopy at high sensitivities. Other key parameters of the oscillator's output, such as pulse duration and output power, matched and even surpassed previous state-of-the-art systems. As a demonstration of its unique capabilities, the oscillator's powerful output was used to drive ??? without further amplification ??? the nonlinear generation of coherent mid-infrared light spanning multiple octaves. The resulting table-top system uniquely combines high brilliance and ultrabroad spectral bandwidth in the important mid-infrared spectral range. The rapid development of this technology is comprehensively and lucidly documented in this PhD thesis. Together with a thorough review of literature and applications, and an extensive analysis of the theoretical foundations behind ultrafast laser oscillators, the thesis will serve as a valuable reference for the construction of a new generation of mid-infrared light sources ISBN,Price 9783030897543 Keyword(s) 1. EBOOK 2. EBOOK - SPRINGER 3. LASER 4. Laser Technology 5. LASERS 6. PHOTONICS 7. QUANTUM OPTICS 8. SEMICONDUCTORS 9. Ultrafast Photonics Item Type eBook Multi-Media Links Please Click here for eBook Circulation Data Accession#   Call# Status Issued To Return Due On Physical Location I11968     On Shelf