Self-induced transparency mode-locking in a Ti:sapphire laser with an intracavity rubidium cell

M. V Arkhipov, R. M. Arkhipov, A. A. Shimko +2

In a Ti:Sa laser with an absorbing with Rb vapor cell stable self-starting passive mode-locking is demonstrated. We show that the mode-locking appears due to self-induced transpare…