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Generation of single ultrashort CO/sub 2/ laser pulses in a Fabry--Perot interferometer

Journal Article · · Opt. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/OL.1.000161· OSTI ID:7208609
In a manner analogous to optical free-induction decay, we have generated ultrashort (<100 psec) intense infrared optical pulses by reflecting an abruptly terminated CO/sub 2/ laser pulse from an appropriately adjusted Fabry--Perot interferometer. Because a suitable resonantly absorbing material is not required, the scheme is applicable to any intense narrow-band laser system.
Research Organization:
University of California, Los Alamos Scientific Laboratory, Los Alamos, New Mexico 87545
OSTI ID:
7208609
Journal Information:
Opt. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 1:5; ISSN OPLED
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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