title: Simplified ultrafast pulse shaper for tailored polarization states using a birefringent prism.
abstract: A new polarization pulse shaping method utilizing a birefringent prism as both the spectrally dispersing and polarization separating element is presented and analyzed. The method of appropriate prism design is first examined, followed by calibration technique and experimental demonstration of the pulse shaper. Using phase-only modulation by means of a spatial light modulator, we obtain near-transform limited pulses. Furthermore, a sinusoidal spectral phase imparted on the pulse is retrieved and qualitatively compares well with the theoretical target field.
authors.affiliation: Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado 80523, USA.
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Kupka
authors.forename: Philip
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Schlup
authors.forename: Randy A
authors.initials: RA
authors.lastname: Bartels