Title :
Spatially resolved spectral interferometry: A simple method for measuring the spectral phase with high resolution
Author :
Bowlan, Pamela ; Gabolde, Pablo ; Shreenath, Aparna ; Akturk, Selcuk ; Trebino, Rick
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Phys., Georgia Inst. of Technol., Atlanta, GA
Abstract :
We present a simplified, alignment-free version of spectral interferometry using optical fibers. Spectral resolution is significantly improved using spatial fringes, avoiding time-domain filtering. We demonstrate this technique by measuring temporal chirp and a 12-ps double-pulse.
Keywords :
chirp modulation; laser variables measurement; light interferometry; optical fibres; optical pulse shaping; optical fibers; spatial fringes; spatially resolved spectral interferometry; spectral phase measurement; temporal chirp; time 12 ps; time-domain filtering; Interference; Optical coupling; Optical interferometry; Optical pulses; Phase measurement; Pulse generation; Pulse measurements; Pulse shaping methods; Spatial resolution; Spectroscopy; (260.5540) Interference; (320.7100) Ultrafast Measurements;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2006 and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2006. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Long Beach, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-813-1
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2006.4628387
