Novel solid state / fiber / diode lasers and applications (1)

[ALPS9-01(Invited)] Femtosecond fiber lasers in the visible spectrum: achievements and prospects

*Michel Olivier^1,2, Marie-Pier Lord¹, Martin Bernier¹, Réal Vallée¹ (1. Université Laval, 2. Cégep Garneau)

The recent development of the first femtosecond fiber laser at visible wavelengths and its complete theoretical modeling is presented. Potential development avenues such as the operation at other wavelengths and alternate cavity designs are discussed.