Title :
Application of phase retrieval for predicting a high-intensity focused laser field
Author :
Bahk, Seung-Whan ; Bromage, Jake ; Zuegel, Jonathan D. ; Fienup, James R.
Author_Institution :
Lab. for Laser Energetics, Univ. of Rochester, Rochester, NY
Abstract :
Multiple-focal-plane spatial phase retrieval for a chirped-pulse-amplification laser is demonstrated for the first time. Advantages of this method are simplicity of setup, ability to measure angular dispersion, and potential integration into precision, on-shot focal-spot diagnostics.
Keywords :
chirp modulation; high-speed optical techniques; laser variables measurement; optical dispersion; optical parametric amplifiers; solid lasers; angular dispersion; chirped-pulse-amplification laser; high-intensity focused laser field; multiple-focal-plane spatial phase retrieval; Dispersion; Focusing; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Optical interferometry; Optical pumping; Optical sensors; Phase measurement; Pump lasers; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
