Proctor, J.; Kutz, J. Nathan - In: Mathematics and Computers in Simulation (MATCOM) 74 (2007) 4, pp. 333-342
An averaged mode-locking model is presented in which the nonlinear mode-coupling behavior in a wave-guide array, dual-core fiber, and/or fiber array is used to achieve stable and robust passive mode-locking. By using the discrete, nearest-neighbor spatial coupling of these nonlinear...