title: Wavelet transforms for optical pulse analysis.
abstract: An exploration of wavelet transforms for ultrashort optical pulse characterization is given. Some of the most common wavelets are examined to determine the advantages of using the causal quasi-wavelet suggested in Proceedings of the LEOS 15th Annual Meeting (IEEE, 2002), Vol. 2, p. 592, in terms of pulse analysis and, in particular, chirp extraction. Owing to its ability to distinguish between past and future pulse information, the causal quasi-wavelet is found to be highly suitable for optical pulse characterization.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physics, School of Engineering and Physical Sciences, Heriot-Watt University, Edinburgh EH14 4AS, UK. j.molina.vazquez@ieee.org
authors.forename: Javier Molina
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Vázquez
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Mazilu
authors.forename: Alan
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Miller
authors.forename: Ian
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Galbraith