Basics of ultrafast lasers: Part 2

Wheeler presents the second part of a series focused on ultrafast lasers, highlighting tips to select the best optical components, an introduction to dispersion and temporal distortion, and when to consider pulse compression. In recent years, ultra fast lasers have successfully transitioned from ext...

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Published in:Laser focus world 2023-06, Vol.59 (6), p.34
Main Author: Wheeler, Olivia
Format: Magazinearticle
Language:English
Subjects:
Best practice
Electronics
Lasers
Manufacturing
Optical components
Optical properties
Pulse compression
Ultrafast lasers
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Summary:Wheeler presents the second part of a series focused on ultrafast lasers, highlighting tips to select the best optical components, an introduction to dispersion and temporal distortion, and when to consider pulse compression. In recent years, ultra fast lasers have successfully transitioned from extremely sensitive behemoths relegated to the research laboratory into compact. reliable sources suitable for integration in industrial processes. With their integration into such a wide variety of application spaces--everything from medical procedures to commercial electronics manufacturing--users from a wide variety of backgrounds now routinely operate ultrafast lasers. Because of the unique properties of ultrafast lasers, it can be difficult for new users to know the best practices in the field.
ISSN:1043-8092