Title :
High-dynamic-range, 200-ps window, single-shot cross-correlator for ultrahigh intensity laser characterization
Author :
Jovanovic, I. ; Brown, C. ; Haefner, C. ; Shverdin, M. ; Taranowski, M. ; Barty, C.P.J.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore Nat. Lab., Livermore
Abstract :
A novel high-dynamic-range cross-correlator is presented that enables single-shot characterization of pulse contrast for ultrahigh intensity lasers in the temporal region up to 200 ps.
Keywords :
high-speed optical techniques; optical correlation; optical harmonic generation; optical pulse shaping; high-dynamic-range cross-correlator; pulse contrast; pulse shape measurements; single-shot cross-correlator; temporal region; third harmonic; time 200 ps; ultrahigh intensity lasers; Charge coupled devices; Dynamic range; Filters; Optical pulse shaping; Optical pulses; Optical recording; Photodiodes; Probes; Pulse measurements; Shape measurement;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007. CLEO 2007. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-834-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEO.2007.4453305
