title: Prism-pair dispersive delay lines in optical pulse compression.
abstract: We have compressed the output of a synchronously pumped cavity-dumped dye laser with a fiber-prism pulse compressor. The prism pair consisted of two dense flint glass prisms, which were used at a grazing exit angle to increase the dispersive power. We present the results of several experiments in which we have demonstrated 85% throughput, high compression ratios, and compressed pulses as short as 50 fsec.
authors.forename: J D
authors.initials: JD
authors.lastname: Kafka
authors.forename: T
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Baer