Wide spectral range third-order autocorrelator based on ultrafast nonresonant nonlinear refraction

Major, A., Yoshino, F., Aitchison, J.S. and Smith, P.S. (2004) Wide spectral range third-order autocorrelator based on ultrafast nonresonant nonlinear refraction. Optics Letters, 29(16), pp. 1945-1947.

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Abstract

We demonstrate a simple scheme for a wide spectral range, third-order autocorrelator based on ultrafast nonlinear Kerr-type refraction. The technique was successfully used to characterize high-energy ultrashort pulses at 1550 and 1300 nm, where the pulse's shape and width are two of the most critical parameters. Because of its simplicity, this technique is also a powerful tool for the optimization of high-power chirped-pulse amplified laser systems, in which slight misalignment of the stretcher-compressor gratings can lead to spatiotemporal pulse distortions. In addition, it can be extended to low-power mode-locked oscillators.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:UNSPECIFIED
Authors: Major, A., Yoshino, F., Aitchison, J.S., and Smith, P.S.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Engineering > Electronics and Nanoscale Engineering
Journal Name:Optics Letters
Publisher:Optical Society of America
ISSN:0146-9592
ISSN (Online):1539-4794

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