| Citation: | Zhang Huicong, Wan Lu, Zhou Tao. Research progress of spatiotemporal mode-locked laser based on multimode fiber[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2023, 35: 101002. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202335.220410
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This paper introduces the basic principle of spatiotemporal mode-locking (STML) and the theoretical model of STML—attractor dissection. It presents the recent research progress about STML fiber laser from two aspects of spatial optical structures and all-fiber structures, including the improvement of laser cavity type, the enhancement of output performance, and the observation of real-time dynamics, etc. The advantage and insufficiency of the current STML laser are analyzed, and the development direction is forecasted: STML laser possesses great potential in generating high-power and ultrashort pulse, but to some extent, the poor quality of output modes hinders its application; improving the beam quality by self-similar evolution, wavefront shaping, etc. will be the direction to develop STML laser in the future.
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