Efficient analytic computation of dispersion from multilayer structures
Applied Optics, Vol. 45, Issue 7, pp. 1478-1483 (2006)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.45.001478
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Abstract
We demonstrate an inductive method for computing exact derivatives of reflection phase for layered media by using the transfer-matrix formalism. The algorithm scales linearly with the number of layers. We show a physically realistic approximation that leads to an efficient procedure for accurately computing dispersion significantly faster than with standard finite-difference methods. We discuss the theory behind the approximation and show results for a dispersion-compensating chirped mirror from a Ti:sapphire laser.
© 2006 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(310.0310) Thin films : Thin films
(310.6860) Thin films : Thin films, optical properties
(320.0320) Ultrafast optics : Ultrafast optics
ToC Category:
Structure and Fast Coatings
History
Original Manuscript: March 2, 2005
Manuscript Accepted: June 30, 2005
Citation
Jonathan R. Birge and Franz X. Kärtner, "Efficient analytic computation of dispersion from multilayer structures," Appl. Opt. 45, 1478-1483 (2006)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-45-7-1478
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