Title :
Energy scaling of few-cycle pulse compression in hollow fibers using circular polarization
Author :
Malvache, A. ; Chen, X. ; Jullien, A. ; Lopez-Martens, R.
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Opt. Appl., Ecole Polytech., Palaiseau, France
Abstract :
We show that few-cycle pulse compression in statically filled hollow fibers can be scaled in energy using circular polarization. This technique could be useful for upgrading pressure gradient devices while preserving stable conditions of operation.
Keywords :
Ionization; Nonlinear optics; Optical fiber devices; Optical fiber polarization; Optical pulse compression; Optical pulse generation; Optical waveguides; Pulse compression methods; Refractive index; Stability;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA, USA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
