Open AccessComplete polarization state control of ultrafast laser pulses with a single linear spatial light modulator
Author(s) -
Omid Masihzadeh,
Philip Schlup,
Randy A. Bartels
Publication year - 2007
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.15.018025
Subject(s) - optics , ultrashort pulse , polarization (electrochemistry) , orthogonal polarization spectral imaging , phase modulation , linear polarization , pulse shaping , spatial light modulator , prism , laser , polarization rotator , optical modulator , physics , electro optic modulator , materials science , birefringence , phase noise , chemistry
Shaping of the phase, amplitude, and polarization state of an ultrashort pulse is demonstrated using a novel arrangement of a single, linear, high-resolution liquid crystal array. Orthogonal polarization components, separated by a Wollaston prism, are manipulated independently and re-combined in a near-common path, common-optic geometry.