High-resolution acousto-optic shaping of unamplified and amplified femtosecond laser pulses
We focus theoretically and experimentally on the fundamental limitations of spectral pulse shaping using an acousto-optic modulator. We analyze the role of the relative thickness of the interaction region as dictated by the acousto-optic Q parameter and show that varying Q allows flexibility in choosing between diffraction efficiency and pixels of resolution. We model and experimentally demonstrate the effects of potential nonidealities such as nonlinear acoustic attenuation. In addition, we derive a simple and intuitive expression to predict the magnitude of the distortions in the spatial profile generated by an acousto-optic-modulator spectral light modulator. Finally, we demonstrate amplification of acousto-optic-modulator-generated shaped pulses for the first time. © 1997 Optical Society of America.
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Related Subject Headings
- Optics
- 5108 Quantum physics
- 5102 Atomic, molecular and optical physics
- 4008 Electrical engineering
- 0906 Electrical and Electronic Engineering
- 0205 Optical Physics
- 0102 Applied Mathematics