Published January 1990 | Version v1
Journal article

Generation and amplification of a picosecond optical pulse using a high-power Nd: glass laser

  • 1. Osaka Univ., Suita (Japan). Inst. of Laser Engineering

Description

A 120-ps pulse from a Q-switch, mode-locked Nd: YAG laser was compressed to 1 ps by using two stages of a fiber-grating pulse compressor, an overall pulse-compression rate thus being 120. A laser pulse of 1 ps or 10 ps pulse width was amplified respectively to 0.8 TW or to 1.5 TW peak power by using a Gekko MII Nd:glass laser system. The design and performance of the optical pulse compressor, and detailed performance of amplification for the 1 ps pulse are presented. (author)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Reza Kenkyu
Journal Volume
18
Journal Issue
1
Series
Reza Kenkyu.
Journal Page Range
16-26
ISSN
0387-0200
CODEN
REKED

INIS

Country of Publication
Japan
Country of Input or Organization
Japan
INIS RN
21051149
Subject category
S70: PLASMA PHYSICS AND FUSION TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
COMPRESSION; DIFFRACTION GRATINGS; FIBER OPTICS; GEKKO FACILITY; MODE LOCKING; NEODYMIUM LASERS; PULSE TECHNIQUES; Q-SWITCHING
Descriptors DEC
AMPLIFIERS; EQUIPMENT; LASERS; OPTICS; SOLID STATE LASERS