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Coherent effects in the multimode dynamics of inhomogeneously broadened ring lasers

Enrico M. PessinaFranco PratiEugenio RoldánGerma~¡n J. De Valcárcel

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PhysicsLaser instabilities; Inhomogeneously broadened laser; Coherent effectsMulti-mode optical fiberCoherent effectsbusiness.industryDynamics (mechanics)Physics::OpticsRate equationLaserRing (chemistry)Atomic and Molecular Physics and OpticsElectronic Optical and Magnetic Materialslaw.inventionLaser instabilitiesOpticslawInhomogeneously broadened laserFiber laserElectrical and Electronic EngineeringPhysical and Theoretical Chemistrybusiness

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We investigate under which conditions coherent effects manifest in the multimode dynamics of inhomogeneously broadened ring lasers. In particular, we demonstrate that for long enough cavities standard rate equations for class-B lasers fail in describing the multimode dynamics.

10.1016/j.optcom.2004.03.078http://hdl.handle.net/11383/1492462