Abstract
Continuous-wave passive mode locking of a diode-pumped laser is demonstrated. The use of a saturable Bragg reflector as the mode-locking element permits the generation of 6.3-ps pulses, assuming a pulse shape. An output power of 1 W was obtained, which corresponds to a slope efficiency of 34.5%.
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