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Simple scheme for ultraviolet time-pulse shaping.

S Cialdi1, C Vicario, M Petrarca

  • 1Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Via Celoria 16, 20133 Milano, Italy. simone.cialdi@mi.infn.it

Applied Optics
|August 7, 2007
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We developed a novel method to generate high-energy flat-top ultraviolet (UV) laser pulses for radio-frequency photoinjectors. This technique precisely controls laser pulse shapes, overcoming limitations of existing methods.

Area of Science:

  • Laser Physics
  • Ultrafast Optics
  • Particle Accelerators

Background:

  • High-energy flat-top UV laser pulses are crucial for driving high-brightness radio-frequency photoinjectors.
  • Current pulse-shaping methods face limitations due to nonlinearities in chirped-pulse amplification and harmonic conversion.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To present a novel method for generating high-energy flat-top UV laser pulses.
  • To overcome the limitations of existing laser pulse-shaping techniques.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing a Ti:sapphire master oscillator power amplifier system.
  • Employing a mechanical mask in the Fourier plane of a 4f stretcher after harmonic conversion crystals to control the longitudinal pulse profile.
  • Implementing a pulse shaper after harmonic conversion to avoid nonlinear effects.

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Main Results:

  • Successfully generated high-energy flat-top UV laser pulses.
  • Achieved precise control over the laser pulse's longitudinal profile.
  • Demonstrated the ability to produce pulses with very short rise and fall times and adjustable pulse lengths.
  • The setup allows for shot-to-shot retrieval of the laser pulse's longitudinal profile.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method offers a simple, robust, and effective solution for generating tailored UV laser pulses.
  • This technique overcomes the limitations of preamplifier infrared shapers, enabling optimal driving of radio-frequency photoinjectors.
  • The flexibility in pulse shaping and profile retrieval enhances its utility in advanced laser applications.