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N. P. BARRY S. C. W. HYDE Richard JONES Robert MELLISH Yuh-Ping TONG P. M. W. FRENCH J. R. TAYLOR
The characteristics of several femtosecond solid-state laser systems are described illustrating the diversity of the operational parameters of these lasers. The systems include Pr:YLF, Cr:LiSAF, Cr:Forsterite and Cr:YAG, with wavelength of operation from the visible to the near infra-red. Particular emphasis is placed upon compact, efficient pumping schemes, all-solid-state diode-pumped femtosecond oscillator configurations and newly configured, highly-efficient, tunable, femtosecond lasers pumped by high power fibre lasers.