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Quantum State Engineering of Light with Continuous-wave Optical Parametric Oscillators

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Frequency domain optical parametric amplification.

Bruno E Schmidt¹, Nicolas Thiré², Maxime Boivin²

¹1] Institut National de la Recherche Scientifique, Centre Énergie Matériaux et Télécommunications, 1650 Boulevard Lionel-Boulet, Varennes, Quebec, Canada J3X1S2 [2] few-cycle Inc., 2890 Rue de Beaurivage, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H1L 5W5.

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|May 9, 2014

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Researchers developed a new frequency-domain parametric amplification method for ultrafast lasers. This technique overcomes limitations to generate powerful, phase-stable, two-cycle laser pulses, advancing laser science.

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Area of Science:

Physics
Laser Science
Nonlinear Optics

Background:

Ultrafast lasers operate at material limits for extreme performance.
Gain narrowing limits amplification of single-cycle, octave-spanning laser pulses in traditional amplifiers.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore frequency-domain parametric amplification for ultrafast laser pulse generation.
To overcome fundamental limitations in amplifying ultrashort laser pulses.

Main Methods:

Employed parametric amplification in the frequency domain instead of the time domain.
Utilized nonlinear laser crystals, exploiting phase mismatch and damage thresholds.

Main Results:

Successfully generated carrier envelope phase-stable, two-cycle pulses.
Achieved 1.43 mJ pulse energy at a 1.8 μm wavelength.
Demonstrated a synergy between increased seed spectrum and pump energy.

Conclusions:

Frequency-domain parametric amplification offers new design opportunities for ultrafast lasers.
This method circumvents and exploits physical restrictions to generate high-energy, ultrashort pulses.
Potential to generate single-cycle multi-terawatt pulses is demonstrated.