Chirped Pulse (IMAGE) University of Rochester Caption An illustration of the optical fiber Kerr resonator, which Rochester researchers used with a spectral filter to create highly chirped laser pulses. The rainbow pattern in the foreground shows how the colors of a chirped laser pulse are separated in time. Credit University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw Usage Restrictions Credit to: University of Rochester illustration / Michael Osadciw License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.