Real-time Characterisation of Dynamic Laser Fields

Author

Thomas Butler, Department of Physical Sciences, Cork Institute of Technology, Cork, Ireland

Date of Award

2016

Document Type

Doctoral Thesis

Degree Name

Doctor of Philosophy

Department

Physical Sciences

First Advisor

Dr. David Goulding

Second Advisor

Dr. Guillaume Huyet

Abstract

Many modern technologies rely on laser devices, in areas such as communications, sensing, and imaging. Examination and research into the fundamental operational dynamics of lasers, and characterisation of laser performance, are a crucial tool in ensuring the quality and effectiveness of laser-based applications. The development of characterisation tools is an important part of improving upon existing technologies and advancing the next generation of devices.

In this work, a real-time multiheterodyne detection technique is developed which allows for the study of dynamically varying pulse trains formed by optical frequency combs.

Comments

Prepared in association with Tyndall National Institute

Recommended Citation

Butler, Thomas, "Real-time Characterisation of Dynamic Laser Fields" (2016). Theses [online].
Available at: https://sword.cit.ie/allthe/495

Access Level

info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess