Title :
High energy 100 fs midinfrared pulse generation and characterisation
Author :
Ventalon, Cathie ; Fraser, James M. ; Likforman, Jean-Pierre ; Joffre, Manuel
Author_Institution :
Lab. d´´Optique et Biosci., CNRS, Palaiseau, France
Abstract :
We have developed a high energy (>2 /spl mu/J) source that produces ultrafast pulses tunable from 4 to 14 /spl mu/m. Pulse spectrum and duration are characterised in real time using a Michelson interferometer.
Keywords :
Michelson interferometers; optical pulse generation; optical tuning; ultraviolet spectra; 4 to 14 micron; Michelson interferometer; high energy; midinfrared pulse generation; pulse duration; pulse spectrum; ultrafast pulse tuning; Frequency; Gases; Laser excitation; Nonlinear optics; Optical interferometry; Optical pulse generation; Optical pulses; Pulse amplifiers; Pulse generation; Ultrafast optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2003. CLEO '03. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD, USA
Print_ISBN :
1-55752-748-2
