Characterization of broadband few-cycle laser pulses with the d-scan technique

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2012

Authors

Miguel Miranda (Author) Other; Cord L Arnold (Author) Other; Thomas Fordell (Author) Other; Francisco Silva (Author) Other; Benjamin Alonso (Author) Other; Rosa Weigand (Author) Other; Anne L'Huillier (Author) Other; Helder Crespo (Author) FCUP

Journal

Title: Optics Express

Vol. 20

Pages: 18732-18743

ISSN: 1094-4087

Publisher: Optical Society of America

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Scientific classification

FOS: Natural sciences > Physical sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-002-6YV

DOI: 10.1364/oe.20.018732

Abstract (EN): We present an analysis and demonstration of few-cycle ultrashort laser pulse characterization using second-harmonic dispersion scans and numerical phase retrieval algorithms. The sensitivity and robustness of this technique with respect to noise, measurement bandwidth and complexity of the measured pulses is discussed through numerical examples and experimental results. Using this technique, we successfully demonstrate the characterization of few-cycle pulses with complex and structured spectra generated from a broadband ultrafast laser oscillator and a high-energy hollow fiber compressor. (C)2012 Optical Society of America

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 12