Presentation
The SLIC team (Supports et Lasers à Impulsions Courtes) is a laser development and technical support group. SLIC’s main mission is to provide state-of-the-art lasers for internal (LIDYL) and external (national and international) users.
The SLIC group is thus responsible for the operation, optimization and evolution of LIDYL’s UHI100 and ATTOALAB / FAB1-10 laser facilities, and also conducts research and development programs aimed primarily at improving these laser facilities in terms of performance and characterization in line with the evolving needs of their users. Work in recent years has focused on Titanium-Sapphire CPA amplifiers with stabilized CEP, post-compression of short pulses and, within the CLOE laboratory shared by LIDYL and Cristal Laser, in-depth study of the processes involved in the creation and relaxation of ultraviolet laser-induced defects in dielectrics.
In addition, the SLIC group includes the mechanical and electronics workshops, the mechanical design office and IT support (webmaster and user assistance). This technical support is essential to the success of LIDYL’s experimental activities.
Our various activities are described below.
Titanium-Sapphire CPA amplifiers with stabilized CEP (R&D)
Post-compression of ultra-short pulses (R&D)
Laser Crystals for Extreme Optics (CLOE Joint Laboratory)
Management of UHI100 and FAB1-10 lasers
The platforms maintained by SLIC are