Characterization of complex space-time optical fields

We consider interferometric techniques for capturing ultra-fast pulsed images. We analyze the signal-to-noise performance and information capacity of pulsed image detection systems and we briefly discuss the possibility of improving detection systems using spectral holographic image capture.

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