ISSN:
1432-0649
Keywords:
02.50
;
42.60
;
42.80
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract This paper deals with a theoretical and experimental study of the picosecond synchronization of a streak camera used in conjunction with a cw actively mode-locked laser system. The temporal resolution of two synchronization set-ups, a passive device (sweep obtained directly from the mode-locker oscillator) and an active arrangement (deflection derived from the recurrent laser pulses through a photodiode and a tunnel diode) has been examined. On the basis of the stochastic analysis it has been possible to interpret the experimental results for both configurations: in particular, it has been demonstrated that even in the presence of phase noise in the laser signal, perfect synchronization can be achieved.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00330230
