DocumentCode
1668554
Title
Self-characterizing ultrafast pulse shaper for rapid pulse switching
Author
Pearson, Brett J. ; Weinacht, Thomas C.
Author_Institution
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Dickinson Coll., Carlisle, PA, USA
fYear
2012
Firstpage
1
Lastpage
2
Abstract
We use an acousto-optic modulator at the input to a two-dimensional, Fourier-domain pulse shaper to achieve built-in characterization of the output pulses with spectral interferometry. The device is capable of rapid switching between pulse shapes.
Keywords
acousto-optical modulation; high-speed optical techniques; light interferometry; optical pulse shaping; Fourier-domain pulse shaper; acousto-optic modulator; rapid pulse switching; spectral interferometry; ultrafast pulse shaper; Acoustic beams; Laser beams; Modulation; Optical interferometry; Optical switches; Shape;
fLanguage
English
Publisher
ieee
Conference_Titel
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Conference_Location
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN
978-1-4673-1839-6
Type
conf
Filename
6326227
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