Spatiotemporal amplitude and phase retrieval of Bessel-X pulses using a Hartmann-shack sensor

Bonaretti, F., Faccio, D. , Clerici, M. , Biegert, J. and Di Trapani, P. (2009) Spatiotemporal amplitude and phase retrieval of Bessel-X pulses using a Hartmann-shack sensor. Optics Express, 17(12), pp. 9804-9809. (doi: 10.1364/OE.17.009804) (PMID:19506629)

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Abstract

We propose a new experimental technique, which allows for a complete characterization of ultrashort optical pulses both in space and in time. Combining the well-known Frequency-Resolved-Optical-Gating technique for the retrieval of the temporal profile of the pulse with a measurement of the near-field made with an Hartmann-Shack sensor, we are able to retrieve the spatiotemporal amplitude and phase profile of a Bessel-X pulse. By following the pulse evolution along the propagation direction we highlight the superluminal propagation of the pulse peak.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Clerici, Professor Matteo and Faccio, Professor Daniele
Authors: Bonaretti, F., Faccio, D., Clerici, M., Biegert, J., and Di Trapani, P.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Optics Express
Publisher:Optical Society of America
ISSN:1094-4087
ISSN (Online):1094-4087
Copyright Holders:Copyright © 2009 Optical Society of America
First Published:First published in Optics Express 17(12):9804-9809
Publisher Policy:Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher

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