(1) Department of Quantum Electronics, Vilnius University, Saultekio Ave. 9, bldg. 3, 01222 Vilnius, Lithuania
Abstract:
We discuss the main issues of optical parametric chirped pulse amplification and overview recent progress in the field. Although we distinguish between the two operating modes of modern chirped pulse parametric amplifiers, OPCPA and NOPA, we reveal that both represent the same technique and share a common concept. PACS 42.65.Yj; 42.65.Re