Title :
Solid-state disk amplifiers for fusion-laser systems
Author :
Martin, William E. ; Trenholme, John B. ; Linford, Gary J. ; Yarema, Stanley M. ; Hurley, Charles A.
Author_Institution :
University of California, LIvermore, CA, USA
fDate :
9/1/1981 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
We review the design, performance, and operation of large-aperture (10-46 cm) solid-state disk amplifiers for use in laser systems. We present design data, prototype tests, simulations, and projections for conventional cylindrical pump-geometry amplifiers and rectangular pump-geometry disk amplifiers. The design of amplifiers for the Nova laser system is discussed.
Keywords :
Laser amplifiers; Laser fusion; Solid lasers; Apertures; Glass; Laser excitation; Laser fusion; Optical amplifiers; Optical design; Pulse amplifiers; Pump lasers; Solid lasers; Solid state circuits;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1981.1071336
