Programmable polarization-independent spectral phase compensation and pulse shaping by use of a single-layer liquid-crystal modulator
Applied Optics, Vol. 45, Issue 20, pp. 4858-4863 (2006)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.45.004858
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Abstract
What we believe to be the first use of a single-layer liquid-crystal modulator array for spectral phase pulse shaping that operates independently of input polarization is reported. Polarization insensitivity is essential to optical-fiber-based applications such as dispersion compensation.
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OCIS Codes
(060.2330) Fiber optics and optical communications : Fiber optics communications
(070.2580) Fourier optics and signal processing : Paraxial wave optics
(320.5540) Ultrafast optics : Pulse shaping
History
Original Manuscript: December 9, 2005
Manuscript Accepted: January 19, 2006
Citation
C. G. Slater, D. E. Leaird, and A. M. Weiner, "Programmable polarization-independent spectral phase compensation and pulse shaping by use of a single-layer liquid-crystal modulator," Appl. Opt. 45, 4858-4863 (2006)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-45-20-4858
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