Title :
Laser R&D at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for fusion and isotope separation applications
Author :
Emmett, J.L. ; Krupke, William F. ; Davis, J.I.
Author_Institution :
Lawrence Livermore National Lab., Univ. of California, Livermore, CA, USA
fDate :
6/1/1984 12:00:00 AM
Abstract :
Application objectives of the Laser Fusion and Isotope Separation Programs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are reviewed, and projected laser system performance requirements for each application are summarized. Historical perspectives of the laser technology options considered to meet these requirements are described, and technical highlights in the ensuing development of Nd: glass (fusion), and copper vapor and tunable dye (isotope separation) laser systems are given.
Keywords :
History; Laser chemistry applications; Laser fusion; Neodymium:glass lasers; Copper; Isotopes; Laboratories; Laser applications; Laser fusion; Laser theory; Optical pulse shaping; Research and development; System performance; Tunable circuits and devices;
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1984.1072443
