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J. Phys. IV France
Volume 135, October 2006
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| Page(s) | 25 - 32 | |
| DOI | https://doi.org/10.1051/jp4:2006135005 | |
| Published online | 23 November 2006 | |
Neuvième colloque sur les lasers et l'optique quantique
C. Chardonnet et G. Millot
J. Phys. IV France 135 (2006) 25-32
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006135005
Laboratoire de Physique de l'Université de Bourgogne, UMR CNRS 5027, BP. 47870, 9 avenue Alain Savary, 21078 Dijon Cedex, France
e-mail: philippe.grelu@u-bourgogne.fr
(Published online 23 November 2006)
© EDP Sciences 2006
C. Chardonnet et G. Millot
J. Phys. IV France 135 (2006) 25-32
DOI: 10.1051/jp4:2006135005
Dissipative soliton in a laser cavity: A novel concept in action
P. GreluLaboratoire de Physique de l'Université de Bourgogne, UMR CNRS 5027, BP. 47870, 9 avenue Alain Savary, 21078 Dijon Cedex, France
e-mail: philippe.grelu@u-bourgogne.fr
(Published online 23 November 2006)
Abstract
The recent concept of a dissipative optical soliton sheds
new light for understanding the stability of optical pulses that are
generated in passively mode-locked lasers. Considering in these lasers the
multiple pulsing regime of operation, the dissipative soliton concept is
able to explain the great diversity of interaction behaviours that have been
observed experimentally. Among the most spectacular behaviours are the
formation of "soliton molecules" and "elastic-type" collisions. The
dissipative soliton also explains the existence of complex limit cycles of
pulsations within single pulse operation.
© EDP Sciences 2006