Modeling of space-time focusing of localized nondiffracting pulses

Space-time focusing of Bessel-like pulses.

We report on a space-time compression technique allowing for complete and independent control of the longitudinal dynamics and of the transverse pulse localization by means of spatial beam shaping. We experimentally observe both strong temporal compression and high transverse localization, of the order of a few wavelengths, along free-space propagation.

Nonlinear space-time focusing and filamentation of annular femtosecond pulses in dielectrics

Filamentation during simultaneous space-time focusing in bulk fused silica is investigated numerically. We model the use of a pair of concentric gratings to transform a common femtosecond laser pulse with Gaussian spatial profile into a radially chirped, annular beam shape that is focused into the bulk of silica by a lens. By varying the energy and/or time-chirp of the incident pulse, we captur...

Time-to-space mapping of femtosecond pulses.

We report time-to-space mapping of femtosecond light pulses in a temporal holography setup. By reading out a temporal hologram of a short optical pulse with a continuous-wave diode laser, we accurately convert temporal pulse-shape information into a spatial pattern that can be viewed with a camera. We demonstrate real-time acquisition of electric-field autocorrelation and cross correlation of f...

Structure of the Nondiffracting (Localized) Waves, and some interesting applications

Since the early works[1-4] on the so-called nondiffracting waves (called also Localized Waves), a great deal of results has been published on this important subject, from both the theoretical and the experimental point of view. Initially, the theory was developed taking into account only free space; however, in recent years, it has been extended for more complex media exhibiting effects such as...

Image focusing in space and time