Optimal pulse compression via sequential filamentation

L. T. Vuong, R. B. Lopez-Martens, C. P. Hauri, T. Ruchon, A. L'Huillier, M. A. Foster, A. L. Gaeta

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Abstract

We demonstrate theoretically and experimentally a robust method based on sequential filamentation to optimize compression of high-energy pulses in gases. We gain insight into this process by comparing compression dynamics for linear- and circularly-polarized pulses.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2007
PublisherOptical Society of America
ISBN (Print)1557528349, 9781557528346
Publication statusPublished - 2007 Jan 1
EventQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2007 - Baltimore, MD, United States
Duration: 2007 May 62007 May 6

Conference

ConferenceQuantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference, QELS 2007
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityBaltimore, MD
Period2007/05/062007/05/06

Subject classification (UKÄ)

  • Atom and Molecular Physics and Optics

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