Measuring ultrafast laser pulses using a single-shot amplitude swing implementation
arXiv:2503.08824 · doi:10.1088/2515-7647/adeeef
Abstract
Single-shot characterization techniques are crucial when dealing with shot-to-shot pulse-shape fluctuations (e.g., unstable laser systems, high-power, or with low repetition rate) since the scanning configurations cannot measure single pulses. The demand for simple setups that can be easily adapted to a wide variety of experimental conditions is continuously rising. In this work, we propose a single-shot implementation of amplitude swing, maintaining the compactness, versatility, and robustness of the scanning versions of this technique. First, we theoretically study the proposed implementation, based on a pair of uniaxial wedges. Then, we present the retrieval ptychographic algorithm. Finally, we experimentally demonstrate the setup by comparing the single-shot and scanning traces and their retrieved pulses. In sum, we provide the ultrafast science community with a simple and versatile setup capable of measuring single laser pulses, which is necessary for characterizing fluctuating pulse trains, meeting the current increasing demand.
11 pages, 4 figures
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