AOPDF-shaped optical parametric amplifier output in the visible
arXiv:physics/0505152 · doi:10.1007/s00340-005-1890-6
Abstract
Time Shaping of ultrashort visible pulses has been performed using a specially designed Acousto-Optic Programmable Dispersive Filter of 50% efficiency at the output of a two-stage noncollinear optical parametric amplifier. The set-up is compact and reliable. It provides a tunable shaped source in the visible with unique features: 4 ps shaping window with preserved tunability over 500-650 nm, and pulses as short as 30 fs. Several $μ$J output energy is easily obtained.