Programmable polarization-independent spectral phase compensation and pulse shaping by use of a single-layer liquid-crystal modulator.
What we believe to be the first use of a single-layer liquid-crystal modulator array for spectral phase pulse shaping that operates independently of input polarization is reported. Polarization insensitivity is essential to optical-fiber-based applications such as dispersion compensation.
Slater
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School of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-2035, USA. slatercg@purdue.edu
Leaird
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Weiner
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