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Aurore: A platform for ultrafast sciences
N Fedorov1, S Beaulieu1, A Belsky1
1Université de Bordeaux - CNRS - CEA, CELIA, UMR5107, F-33405 Talence, France.
The Review of Scientific Instruments
|November 3, 2020
Summary
The Aurore platform offers a stable, high-intensity Ti:sapphire laser for ultrafast science. It supports five specialized beamlines for diverse research in attosecond science, solid-state physics, and femtochemistry.
Area of Science:
- Ultrafast Science
- Laser Physics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Advancements in ultrafast science require highly stable and intense laser sources.
- Existing laser systems may lack the versatility for diverse experimental needs.
Purpose of the Study:
- Introduce the Aurore platform, a novel laser system for ultrafast scientific research.
- Detail the capabilities and applications of its five specialized beamlines.
Main Methods:
- Utilized a unique 20 W, 1 kHz, 26 fs Ti:sapphire laser system.
- Developed five distinct beamlines tailored for specific ultrafast research areas.
- Ensured high stability in pulse duration, energy, and beam pointing.
Main Results:
- The Aurore platform demonstrates reliable operation with high intensity temporal contrast.
- Five beamlines are operational, covering attosecond science, ultrafast phase transitions, ultrafast luminescence, and femtochemistry.
- Technical specifications and recent experimental results are presented.
Conclusions:
- The Aurore platform provides a robust and versatile solution for cutting-edge ultrafast science.
- Its specialized beamlines enable advanced investigations across multiple scientific disciplines.
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