Laser Helper
Laser Helper is a comprehensive mobile application designed for physicists, researchers, and students working with ultrafast laser systems and electromagnetic radiation.
# WHY THIS APP
Ultrafast theoretical calculations often require quick verification of different hybrid laser configurations. Researchers need to check basic pulse characteristics such as superposition states, fluence, electric field wave functions, polarizations, periods, and FWHM (Full Width Half Maximum), etc before running complex simulations.
Additionally, the app also make the electron movement animation in the 1st Brillouin Zone (BZ).
Another feature is energy converter, it provides instant energy unit conversions, this is very common for optical physics research, and in the app we show all the most common used units.
# KEY FEATURES
Laser Pulse Visualization:
- Pulse characteristics
- Superposition state calculations
- Electric field wave function visualization
- Polarization path tracking
- Fluence and FWHM calculations
- Period analysis for dual-pulse systems
- Interactive parameter adjustment
- 1st Brillouin Zone single electron dynamics
Energy Unit Converter:
- Comprehensive unit conversion (eV, nm, Hz, wavelength, frequency)
- Instant real-time calculations
- EM spectrum range visualization
- No internet connection required
- Precision calculations for research-grade accuracy
# PULSE FUNCTION REFERENCE
The pulse calculations are based on methodologies used in the ELK Code (https://elk.sourceforge.io), a widely-used time-dependent first-principles electronic structure code for ultrafast optics simulations.
# PERFECT FOR
- Ultrafast optics researchers
- Theoretical physics students
- Laser technicians and engineers
- Anyone working with EM radiation
- Students studying quantum mechanics
- Professionals in photonics and spectroscopy
# HIGHLIGHTS
- All calculations performed locally (no internet needed)
- Professional-grade accuracy
- Clean, intuitive interface
- Real-time validation and error checking
- Optimized for quick on-the-go calculations
- No data collection or tracking
- Completely free
# PRIVACY
This app performs all calculations locally on the device and does not collect, store, or transmit any user data.
# TECHNICAL DETAILS
The app provides instant visualization of laser pulse parameters including:
- Time-domain pulse envelope
- Electric field oscillations
- Two-pulse superposition states
- Polarization trajectories (linear, circular, elliptical)
- Spectral characteristics
- Energy distribution analysis
Perfect for quick validation before running time-intensive simulations on research clusters.
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# Keywords:
laser, ultrafast optics, physics, energy converter, pulse visualization, FWHM, electromagnetic spectrum, research tool, photonics, quantum mechanics, ELK code, Brillouin zone