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Dispersion is the dependence of the phase velocity or phase delay of light on another parameter, such as wavelength, propagation mode, or polarization.

The short pulse durations of ultrafast lasers lead to broad wavelength bandwidths, making ultrafast systems especially susceptible to dispersion and pulse broadening.

Learn how Highly-Dispersive Mirrors compensate for dispersion and compress pulse duration in ultrafast laser systems, which is critical for maximizing performance.

Understanding group delay dispersion (GDD) is critical for knowing how ultrafast laser pulses will be stretched or compressed.

Learn about the different types of optical prisms, their applications, and how to select the right prism for your specific system.

Join us for a discussion about GDD in ultrafast laser systems and how to choose the right ultrafast optics for your system.

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Pulse Compression and Dispersion Compensation for Ultrafast Lasers

Ultrafast highly-dispersive mirrors are critical for pulse compression and dispersion compensation in ultrafast laser applications, improving system performance.

There are many types of optical prisms. Find examples, information, and applications for different types of optical prisms at Edmund Optics.

Optical Engineer Karen Malek explains why rainbows form because of refraction, reflection, and dispersion.

Have a question about theoretical foundations? Find out more about the electromagnetic spectrum, interference, reflection, and more at Edmund Optics.

Want to learn more about metallic mirror coatings? Find information about standard and custom metallic mirror coatings that are available at Edmund Optics.

Learn about how diffraction gratings separate incident light into separate beam paths, different types of gratings, and how to choose the best grating for you.