Simple interferometric setup enabling sub-Fourier-scale ultra-short laser pulses

TL;DR

This paper presents a simple interferometric method to generate ultra-short laser pulses below the Fourier limit, enabling new control strategies with broad applications in physics and quantum information.

Contribution

Introduces a novel, simple interferometric setup for producing sub-Fourier-scale ultra-short pulses using temporally non-symmetrical interference.

Findings

Successfully generated pulses below the Fourier limit

Setup is compatible with high-power lasers and broad bandwidths

Potential applications in coherent control and quantum information

Abstract

In this work, we have developed a method to generate ultra-short pulses below the Fourier limit, extending the concept previously worked in reference 1 for generating sub-diffractive Gaussian beams. Alternatively, we introduce new alternatives based on a temporally non-symmetrical interference to narrow ultrashort pulses allowing, sub-Fourier scales. The experimental setup scheme is simple and versatile being able to work with high-power laser sources and ultra-short pulses with a broad bandwidth at any central wavelength. The results presented, are promising and help to enlighten new routes and strategies in the design of coherent control systems. We glimpse they will become broadly useful in different fields from strong field domain to quantum information.