Instantaneous Frequency Representation Used for CPA Laser Simulation

In the current study, we present a novel intuitive graphical method for the simulation of nonlinear effects on stretched pulses, characterized by a large time-bandwidth product. By way of example, this method allows precise determination of effects occurring in CPA (chirped pulse amplification) lase...

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Main Authors: Thomas Oksenhendler, Stefan Bock, Ulrich Schramm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Applied Sciences
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/19/8934
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Summary:In the current study, we present a novel intuitive graphical method for the simulation of nonlinear effects on stretched pulses, characterized by a large time-bandwidth product. By way of example, this method allows precise determination of effects occurring in CPA (chirped pulse amplification) laser chains, such as the pre-pulse generation by the nonlinear Kerr effect. This method is not limited to first-order dispersion and can handle all resulting distortions of the generated pre-pulse.
ISSN:2076-3417