Simultaneous analytical characterisation of two ultrashort laser pulses using spectrally resolved interferometric correlations

In this paper we discuss in detail the underlying theory of a novel method that allows the characterizing of ultrashort laser pulses to be achieved in an analytical way. MEFISTO, (measuring the electric field by interferometric spectral trace observation) is based on a Fourier analysis of the inform...

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Published in:Optics express 2006-05, Vol.14 (10), p.4538-4551
Main Authors: Amat-Roldan, Ivan, Artigas, David, Cormack, Iain G, Loza-Alvarez, Pablo
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Language:English
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Summary:In this paper we discuss in detail the underlying theory of a novel method that allows the characterizing of ultrashort laser pulses to be achieved in an analytical way. MEFISTO, (measuring the electric field by interferometric spectral trace observation) is based on a Fourier analysis of the information contained in a spectrally resolved interferometric correlation and can be applied to both situations: the characterization of an unknown pulse (MEFISTO) or to the simultaneous characterization of two different unknowns pulses (Blind-MEFISTO). The theoretical development and experimental practical implications are discussed in both situations.
ISSN:1094-4087
1094-4087
DOI:10.1364/OE.14.004538