Coherence as ultrashort pulse train generator

TL;DR

This paper presents a simple, robust theoretical method for generating periodic ultrashort light pulse trains from a continuous wave in dispersive thermal gases, with potential applications across various physics fields.

Contribution

The authors introduce a novel theoretical approach for producing regular ultrashort pulse trains using dispersive thermal gases, enhancing pulse generation techniques.

Findings

Demonstrates a simple method for ultrashort pulse train generation

Applicable to dispersive thermal gas media

Potential for broad physics applications

Abstract

Intense, well-controlled regular light pulse trains start to play a crucial role in many fields of physics. We theoretically demonstrate a very simple and robust technique for generating such periodic ultrashort pulses from a continuous probe wave which propagates in a dispersive thermal gas media.