Frontiers in Ultrashort Pulse Generation: Pushing the Limits in Linear and Nonlinear Optics.

Steinmeyer, G; Sutter, DH; Gallmann, L; Matuschek, N; Keller, U · Science · 1999

review · Level V

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Abstract

Optical pulses in the 5-femtosecond range are produced by a variety of methods. Although different in technical detail, each method relies on the same three key components: spectral broadening due to the nonlinear optical Kerr effect, dispersion control, and ultrabroadband amplification. The state of the art of ultrashort pulse generation is reviewed with a focus on direct laser oscillator schemes.