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Minimum possible laser pulse duration for SRS
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PhotonicsStokes WavesNonlinear Phase ModulationNonlinear OpticsEngineeringOptical PropertiesNon-linear OpticLaser ScienceNonlinear Wave PropagationLaser AblationSpontaneous RamanOptical SolitonUltra-short LasersFiber Laser
The minimum laser pulse duration for transient stimulated Raman scattering is shown to be limited as a consequence of nonlinear phase modulation of the laser and Stokes waves. It is determined by the ratio of the nonlinear refractive index to the spontaneous Raman scattering cross section.