A MIIPS-based device consists of two basic components controlled by a computer: a pulse shaper (usually a liquid crystal based spatial light modulator - SLM) and a spectrometer. The pulse shaper allows manipulation of the spectral phase and/or amplitude of the ultrashort pulses.
A MIIPS-based device comprises two key components controlled by a computer: a pulse controller (often a liquid crystal based spatial light modulator - SLM) and an analyzer. The pulse controller facilitates manipulation of the spectral properties of the ultrashort pulses.