Optimizing ultrashort laser pulse compression by two photon absorption. (23rd February 2016)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Welch, G.; Frisch, J.; Smith, S.; Glownia, J.M.; Fry, A.
• Is Part Of: Journal of instrumentation. Volume 11:Number 2(2016:Feb.)
• Page Start: P02014
• Page End: P02014
• Publication Date: 2016-02-23
• Subjects: Analogue electronic circuits -- Photon detectors for UV, visible and IR photons (solid-state) -- Detector design and construction technologies and materials -- Materials for solid-state detectors; Scientific apparatus and instruments -- Periodicals; 502.84
• DOI: 10.1088/1748-0221/11/02/P02014
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1748-0221

Abstract

Abstract: Demonstrated is an approach for relative optimization of ultrashort pulses using two-photon generated photocurrent in a GaAsP photodiode. Two-photon absorption is a nonlinear process, allowing for highly sensitive tuning of ultrashort laser systems.