Brief summary

Research interests : nonlinear optical in bulks and fibers, OPA and OPCPA for ultra-short pulses, laser amplifiers, ultra-fast technology, laser-matter interaction

My work is focused on the creation of new, high-power, short-pulse laser technologies and their exploitation in challenging studies of ultra-fast phenomena. This activities requires expertise in the control of ultra-short pulses, fibre lasers , high energy amplifiers and nonlinear optics together with experiences in laser applications (analytical science, non linear spectroscopy, coherent control and laser-plasma experiments) to be able to tailor cutting edge sources to meet demanding experimental requirements. 

I am currently leading projects on the amplification of ultra-short pulses in fibres  funded by the "Agence Nationale de la Recherche" ANR (projet JCJC-FiberAmp, ) and "la région Franche Comté" (SIMULIE project). You can find more details here.


Contact

FEMTO-ST Institute, Optics Department                                                                                                                                                           15B, Avenue des Montboucons
25030 Besançon Cedex (France)
tel: +33 3-81-66-62-30
Mail : damien.bigourd@femto-st.fr