Laser system using ultrashort laser pulses

Details Laser system using ultrashort laser pulses Laser system using ultrashort laser pulses

2002-10-04

2008-11-11

Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Control of pulse characteristics

C372S009000, C372S026000, C372S027000, C250S288000, C250S281000, C250S282000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07450618

ABSTRACT:
A laser system using ultrashort laser pulses is provided. In another aspect of the present invention, the system includes a laser, pulse shaper and detection device. A further aspect of the present invention employs a femtosecond laser and a spectrometer. Still another aspect of the present invention uses a laser beam pulse, a pulse shaper and a SHG crystal. In yet another aspect of the present invention, a multiphoton intrapulse interference phase scan system and method characterize the spectral phase of femtosecond laser pulses. Fiber optic communication systems, photodynamic therapy and pulse characterization tests use the laser system with additional aspects of the present invention.

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