Geometrical distortions and correction algorithm in single-shot pulse measurements: application to frequency-resolved optical gating

Journal Article · Sat Jun 01 00:00:00 EDT 1996 · Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part B: Optical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/JOSAB.13.001160· OSTI ID:288949

Tien, A; Kane, S ^[1]; Squier, J ^[2]; Kohler, B; Wilson, K ^[3]

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1. Center for Ultrafast Optical Science, University of Michigan, 2200 Bonisteel, Room 1006, Institute of Science and Technology Building, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109--2099 (United States)
2. Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093-0339 (United States)
3. Department of Chemistry, University of California, San Diego, 9500 Gilman Drive, La Jolla, California 92093-0339 (United States)

The geometry of a single-shot pulse measurement can lead to errors in the pulse characterization. An analysis of this problem is presented, and an algorithm for extracting the correct pulse information is proposed. {copyright} {ital 1996 Optical Society of America.}

• OSTI ID: 288949
• Journal Information: Journal of the Optical Society of America, Part B: Optical Physics, Vol. 13, Issue 6; Other Information: PBD: Jun 1996
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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42 ENGINEERING NOT INCLUDED IN OTHER CATEGORIES
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NONLINEAR OPTICS
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BEAM SHAPING