title: Ultraviolet acousto-optic programmable dispersive filter laser pulse shaping in KDP.
abstract: An acousto-optic programmable dispersive filter pulse shaper has been designed using KDP material for operation in the 200-500 nm wavelength range. With an acousto-optic interaction length of 72 mm, a spectral resolution of 0.15 nm has been measured to be consistent with theoretical predictions. Theory and experiments indicate that diffraction efficiencies up to 50% are expected in practical experimental conditions.
authors.affiliation: Fastlite, Bâtiment 403, Ecole Polytechnique, 91128 Palaiseau, France.
authors.forename: Sebastien
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Coudreau
authors.forename: Daniel
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kaplan
authors.forename: Pierre
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Tournois