Programmable polarization-independent spectral phase compensation and pulse shaping.

نویسندگان

  • R Nelson
  • D Leaird
  • A Weiner
چکیده

We report the first use of a double-layer liquid crystal modulator array for spectral phase pulse shaping that operates independent of polarization. Such insensitivity to polarization is crucial for fiber applications, e.g., dispersion compensation.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Optics express

دوره 11 15  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2003