Carrier-envelope phase control using linear electro-optic effect

Opt Express. 2011 Mar 14;19(6):5410-8. doi: 10.1364/OE.19.005410.

Abstract

We present a new method to control the Carrier-Envelope Phase of ultra-short laser pulses by using the linear Electro-Optic Effect. Experimental demonstration is carried out on a Chirped Pulse Amplification based laser. Phase shifts greater than π radian can be obtained by applying moderate voltage on a LiNbO3 crystal with practically no changes to all other parameters of the pulse with the exception of its group delay. Time response of the Electro-Optic effect makes possible shaping at a high repetition rate or stabilization of the CEP of ultra short CPA laser systems.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't