The authors present the design and modelocking results of a self-start
ing additive-pulse modelocked (APM) NaCl:OH-laser, using a novel satur
able Bragg reflector (SBR) as the starting mechanism. This new SBR/APM
laser produces similar to 200fs pulses without dedicated dispersion c
ompensating optics, and maintains a stable pulse train even without ac
tive cavity length stabilisation.