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Pulse chirping and ionization of O 2 molecules for the filamentation of femtosecond laser pulses in air

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Abstract

We examine two analytical models describing the photoionization of O2 molecules in both tunnel and multiphoton regimes. Applying these models to the nonlinear propagation of chirped laser beams in the atmosphere, we demonstrate how chirp phases can be used as a tool to monitor the self-guiding range of femtosecond filaments or even to shorten the pulse duration. The good agreement between simulations and experimental measurements validates our numerical code for ultrashort-pulse propagation in air.

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