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A Bayesian perspective on single-shot laser characterization.

J Esslinger¹, N Weiße¹, C Eberle¹

¹Centre for Advanced Laser Applications, Faculty of Physics, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Garching 85748, Germany.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America

|October 24, 2025

Summary

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This study presents a Bayesian framework to redefine single-shot measurements in ultraintense lasers. It establishes criteria for true single-shot resolution, improving precision in laser-matter interaction control.

Keywords:

Bayesian inference laser metrology spatiotemporal couplings ultraintense lasers

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Area of Science:

Physics
Optical Engineering
Laser Science

Background:

Ultraintense lasers require precise spatiotemporal characterization.
Traditional single-shot vs. multi-shot measurement distinctions lack rigorous criteria.
Accurate measurement of laser pulse properties is crucial for controlled laser-matter interactions.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce a Bayesian framework for measuring spatiotemporal couplings in ultraintense lasers.
To reconceptualize the definition and criteria for "single-shot" laser measurements.
To provide quantitative uncertainty bounds for laser pulse parameters like front tilt and curvature.

Main Methods:

Developed a Bayesian framework to analyze spatiotemporal couplings.
Implemented a custom measurement device on the ATLAS-3000 petawatt laser.
Established rigorous criteria for distinguishing true single-shot measurements from statistical averages.

Main Results:

Demonstrated that single-shot capability is context-dependent, not an intrinsic device property.
Quantified uncertainty bounds for pulse front tilt and curvature.
Achieved up to 60% reduction in uncertainty compared to traditional methods.

Conclusions:

The Bayesian framework offers a more rigorous approach to single-shot laser measurements.
Understanding the interplay between measurement precision and system variability is key to achievable resolution.
This work has direct implications for applications demanding precise laser-matter interaction control.