Amonics' optical waveform analyzer (AOWA) is the implementation of the state-of-art technology, in collaboration with a leading University in Japan, to facilitate cutting edge optical pulse analysis. AOWA provides a complete solution to characterize optical short pulses in picosecond to femtosecond range. Full information on pulse intensity and phase can be extracted from the optical spectrum, including chirp, temporal profile, pulse shape and pulse width. The main supporting equipment required is an optical spectrum analyzer.