Publications

Simple temporal pulse shaping using two Pockels cells

Schwarz, Jens; Rambo, Patrick K.; Smith, Ian C.; Porter, John

We use two Pockels cells in series to achieve simple temporal pulse shaping. This technique is used in our optical parametric chirp pulse amplification (OPCPA) system to optimize the temporal shape of the pump pulse. It also offers a low cost alternative to arbitrary waveform generators. © 2005 Society of Photo-Optical Instrumentation Engineers.