High-Dynamic-Range Single-Shot Cross-Correlator Based on an Optical Pulse Replicator
The operation of a single-shot cross-correlator based on a pulse replicator is described. The correlator uses a discrete sequence of sampling pulses that are nonlinearly mixed with the pulse under test. The combination of a high reflector and partial reflector replicates an optical pulse by multiple internal reflections and generates a sequence of spatially displaced and temporally delayed sampling pulses. This principle is used in a cross-correlator characterizing optical pulses at 1053 nm. A dynamic range higher than 60 dB is obtained over a temporal range larger than 200 ps.
- Research Organization:
- Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- DOE Contract Number:
- FC52-08NA28302
- OSTI ID:
- 936750
- Report Number(s):
- DE/NA/28302-847; 2008-48; 1821
- Journal Information:
- Optics Express, Vol. 16, Issue 18
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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