Abstract

We demonstrate the compression of femtosecond-pulse sequences by phase-modulating resonators, such as Gires–Tournois interferometers. The experiments are based on the precompensation of the complex phase response of the resonator by a high-resolution liquid-crystal pulse shaper. This method can be utilized for lowering peak intensities at critical points in optical setups, as well as for encryption or decryption of ultrashort pulses.

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