DocumentCode
831724
Title
Matrix formalism for pulse compressors
Author
Martinez, Oscar Eduardo
Author_Institution
Dept. de Fisica, CNEA, Buenos Aires, Argentina
Volume
24
Issue
12
fYear
1988
fDate
12/1/1988 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage
2530
Lastpage
2536
Abstract
A matrix formalism for grating and prism compressors is introduced. It is an extension of the standard ABCD matrix formalism for Gaussian optics, but includes the possibility of considering dispersive elements such as gratings and prisms. The full formation on the frequency-dependent phase shift is obtained to compute the time delay dispersion. The formalism simplifies the design of compressors with focusing optics. Information on beam divergence and astigmatism is also acquired
Keywords
diffraction gratings; high-speed optical techniques; matrix algebra; optical prisms; Gaussian optics; astigmatism; beam divergence; dispersive elements; focusing optics; frequency-dependent phase shift; grating; matrix formalism; prism; pulse compressors; Compressors; Delay effects; Dispersion; Frequency; Gratings; Optical beams; Optical design; Optical pulses; Pulse compression methods; Vision defects;
fLanguage
English
Journal_Title
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher
ieee
ISSN
0018-9197
Type
jour
DOI
10.1109/3.14385
Filename
14385
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