Means of Extending Streak Camera Recording into the Important 1300 to 1600 NM Wavelength Regime: Parametric Frequency Upconversion

摘要

We present preliminary data demonstrating the feasibility of coupling an optical parametric frequency upconverter to a streak camera, thereby realizing a hybrid recording system that can sensitively record very fast (approx. 10 ps) single-shot infrared events. The data presented in this paper represent experimental work in the upconversion of 845-nm light. This wavelength was chosen for experimental convenience to expedite our proof of principle demonstration. Our results give an estimated upconversion quantum efficiency of about 25%. We also discuss details of our future experiments in upconversion/streak camera recording at 1300 nm. (ERA citation 09:041119)