Frontiers in ultrashort pulse generation: Pushing the limits in linear andnonlinear optics

Citation
G. Steinmeyer et al., Frontiers in ultrashort pulse generation: Pushing the limits in linear andnonlinear optics, SCIENCE, 286(5444), 1999, pp. 1507-1512
Citations number
61
Categorie Soggetti
Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary,Multidisciplinary
Journal title
SCIENCE
ISSN journal
00368075 → ACNP
Volume
286
Issue
5444
Year of publication
1999
Pages
1507 - 1512
Database
ISI
SICI code
0036-8075(19991119)286:5444<1507:FIUPGP>2.0.ZU;2-I
Abstract
Optical pulses in the 5-femtosecond range are produced by a variety of meth ods. Although different in technical detail, each method relies on the same three key components: spectral broadening due to the nonlinear optical Ker r effect, dispersion control, and ultrabroadband amplification. The state o f the art of ultrashort pulse generation is reviewed with a focus on direct laser oscillator schemes.