Title :
Advanced vector polarization shaping and applications of ultrafast laser pulses
Author :
Schlup, Philip ; Masihzadeh, Omid ; Kupka, David ; Bartels, Randy A.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Electr. & Comput. Eng., Colorado State Univ., Fort Collins, CO
Abstract :
We demonstrate complete control over the polarization, phase and amplitude state of an ultrafast laser pulse using a single, linear spatial light modulator. Characterization and applications of vector pulse shaping will also be discussed.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; light polarisation; optical pulse shaping; spatial light modulators; laser pulse amplitude; laser pulse phase; linear spatial light modulator; ultrafast laser pulse; vector polarization shaping; vector pulse shaping; Amplitude modulation; Laser applications; Lighting control; Optical control; Optical polarization; Optical pulse shaping; Optical pulses; Phase modulation; Pulse modulation; Vectors;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE Lasers and Electro-Optics Society, 2008. LEOS 2008. 21st Annual Meeting of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1931-9
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1932-6
DOI :
10.1109/LEOS.2008.4688892
