Published January 22, 2009 | Version v1
Journal article

Compression of An Ultrashort Laser Pulse via Self-Phase Modulation in An Argon Channel

  • 1. Japan Science and Technology Agency, CREST, 4-1-8 Honcho, Kanagawa, Saitama 332-0012 (Japan)
  • 2. Department of Energy and Environmental Science, Graduate School of Engineering, and Center for Optical Research and Education (CORE), Utsunomiya University, Yoto 7-1-2, Utsunomiya 321-8585 (Japan)

Description

Compression and splitting of the optical laser pulse due to multiple filamentation in an argon gas-filled channel was observed. A 130-140-fs linearly polarized pulse was successfully compressed to less than 60-80 fs with the output energy of a few 10 mJ.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
AIP Conference Proceedings
Journal Volume
1086
Journal Issue
1
Journal Page Range
p. 159-164
ISSN
0094-243X
CODEN
APCPCS

Conference

Title
13. advanced accelerator concepts workshop
Dates
27 Jul - 2 Aug 2008
Place
Santa Cruz, CA (United States)

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41005805
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Resource subtype / Literary indicator
Conference
Descriptors DEI
ARGON; COMPRESSION; PLASMA INSTABILITY; PULSES; X-RAY LASERS
Descriptors DEC
ELEMENTS; FLUIDS; GASES; INSTABILITY; LASERS; NONMETALS; RARE GASES

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