Which consequence results when mode fluctuations distort laser pulses?

💡 Explanation

Increased pulse duration broadening occurs via group velocity dispersion. This happens because mode fluctuations cause varying frequency components that propagate at slightly different group velocities through the gain medium; therefore, pulses stretch in time rather than maintain short duration.

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