Title :
Optimal pulse compression via sequential filamentation
Author :
Vuong, L.T. ; Foster, M.A. ; Gaeta, A.L. ; Lopez-Martens, R.B. ; Hauri, C.P. ; Ruchon, T. ; Huillier, A.L.
Author_Institution :
School of Applied and Engineering Physics, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, USA
Abstract :
We demonstrate theoretically and experimentally a robust method based on sequential filamentation to optimize compression of high-energy pulses in gases. We gain insight into this process by comparing compression dynamics for linear- and circularly-polarized pulses.
Keywords :
Argon; Ionization; Optical pulse compression; Optical pulses; Physics; Plasma density; Plasma simulation; Polarization; Pulse compression methods; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, 2007. QELS '07
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/QELS.2007.4431507
