(a) For a Gaussian pulse given bythe spectral width is approximately given byAssume λ0 = 8...

(a) For a Gaussian pulse given by

the spectral width is approximately given by

Assume λ0 = 8000 Å. Calculate for τ0 =1 ns and for τ0 = 1 ps.

(c) For such a Gaussian pulse, the pulse broadening is given by where . Using Table 8.1, calculate Δτ and interpret the result physically.