Spectrographic phase-retrieval algorithm for femtosecond and attosecond pulses with frequency gaps

We present a phase-reconstruction algorithm for a self-referenced spectrographic pulse characterization technique called “very advanced method for phase and intensity retrieval of e-fields” (VAMPIRE). This technique permits a spectral phase reconstruction of pulses with separated frequency components. The algorithm uses the particular characteristics of VAMPIRE spectrograms. It is a locally structured algorithm which is fast, robust, and it allows us to master stagnation problems. The algorithm is tested by use of both simulated and measured data.