Title :
Self-characterizing ultrafast pulse shaper for rapid pulse switching
Author :
Pearson, Brett J. ; Weinacht, Thomas C.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Dickinson Coll., Carlisle, PA, USA
Abstract :
We use an acousto-optic modulator at the input to a two-dimensional, Fourier-domain pulse shaper to achieve built-in characterization of the output pulses with spectral interferometry. The device is capable of rapid switching between pulse shapes.
Keywords :
acousto-optical modulation; high-speed optical techniques; light interferometry; optical pulse shaping; Fourier-domain pulse shaper; acousto-optic modulator; rapid pulse switching; spectral interferometry; ultrafast pulse shaper; Acoustic beams; Laser beams; Modulation; Optical interferometry; Optical switches; Shape;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
