Valentin Petrov

Valentin Petrov is a Researcher at the Max Born Institute for Nonlinear Optics and Short Pulse Spectroscopy, specifically in the department of A3: Ultrafast Lasers and Nonlinear Optics. His work focuses on advanced laser technologies, nonlinear optical materials, and ultrafast phenomena. He has contributed significantly to the development of high-power optical parametric oscillators, mode-locked lasers, and novel crystal materials for mid-infrared applications.

His research interests include phase-matching studies in chalcopyrites like AgGaSe₂, ultrafast pulse generation via Kerr-lens and SESAM mode-locking, and material characterization of nonlinear optical crystals such as CdSe and ZnSiAs₂. Petrov’s recent publications highlight advancements in parametric oscillators, femtosecond laser systems, and crystal growth techniques for Tm/Ho-doped materials.

His work emphasizes practical applications of nonlinear optics, including power-scaling of laser systems and durability assessments of optical components under high-intensity conditions.