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. Fig, (Color online) Pulse characterization at the output of the 15 MHz oscillator. (a) Experimental SHG FROG trace, (b) retrieved pulse

. Fig, Color online) Dual-wavelength double-pulse operation regime. (a) Experimental spectrum and double Gaussian fit (intracavity GTI GVD as inset), (b) SHG FROG trace