Title :
Achromatic circular polarization generation for ultra-intense lasers
Author :
Rambo, Patrick ; Kimmel, Mark ; Bennett, Guy R. ; Schwarz, Jens ; Schollmeier, Marius ; Atherto, Briggs
Author_Institution :
Sandia Nat. Labs., Albuquerque, NM, USA
Abstract :
Generating circular polarization for ultra-intense lasers requires solutions beyond traditional transmissive waveplates which have insufficient bandwidth and pose nonlinear phase (B-integral) problems. We demonstrate a reflective design employing 3 metallic mirrors to generate circular polarization.
Keywords :
ellipsometry; high-speed optical techniques; laser mirrors; measurement by laser beam; reflectivity; achromatic circular polarization generation; metallic mirrors; nonlinear phase problems; reflective design; transmissive waveplates; ultra intense lasers; Absorption; Gold; Laser beams; Mirrors; Optical design; Optical polarization; Optical refraction; Optical retarders; Optical sensors; Optical variables control;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
