Abstract

We explore theoretically and numerically the temporal contrast limitation of a self-referenced spectral interferometry measurement. An experimental confirmation is given by characterization and fine compression of hollow-core fiber generated sub-$15\mathrm{fs}$ pulses, yielding an accurately measured coherent contrast of $50\mathrm{dB}$ on a $\pm 400\mathrm{fs}$ time range.

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