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Simplified ultrafast pulse shaper for tailored polarization states using a birefringent prism

Rev. Sci. Instrum. 80, 053110 (2009); doi:10.1063/1.3130046

Published 22 May 2009

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David Kupka, Philip Schlup, and Randy A. Bartels
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA
A new polarization pulse shaping method utilizing a birefringent prism as both the spectrally dispersing and polarization separating element is presented and analyzed. The method of appropriate prism design is first examined, followed by calibration technique and experimental demonstration of the pulse shaper. Using phase-only modulation by means of a spatial light modulator, we obtain near-transform limited pulses. Furthermore, a sinusoidal spectral phase imparted on the pulse is retrieved and qualitatively compares well with the theoretical target field. ©2009 American Institute of Physics
History: Received 20 January 2009; accepted 15 April 2009; published 22 May 2009
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KEYWORDS and PACS

Keywords
PACS
  • 42.65.Re
    Ultrafast processes; optical pulse generation and pulse compression
  • 42.79.Ci
    Optical filters, zone plates, and polarizers
  • 42.79.Bh
    Optical lenses, prisms and mirrors
  • 42.79.Hp
    Optical processors, correlators, and modulators
  • 42.15.Eq
    Optical system design
  • YEAR: 2009

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