Published November 2000 | Version v1
Journal article

Study on large aperture plasma-electrode pockels cell electro-optical switch

  • 1. China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang (China). National Key Laboratory of Laser Fusion

Description

A 240 mm x 240 mm plasma electrode Pockels cell is constructed. Using a planer magnetron cathode a uniform plasma discharge covered the full aperture on either side of the KDP crystal is produced. A rectangular switch pulse with 50 ns rise time, 500 ns pulse width and ≤+-2% surge in the top platform is shaped by a pulse forming network. Measurements of the optical performance show that the static transmittance of 85.8%, extinction ratio of 132, switching efficiency of 97.6% and switching rise time of 95 ns are obtained

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
High Power Laser and Particle Beams
Journal Volume
12
Journal Issue
suppl
Journal Page Range
p. 137-140
ISSN
1001-4322

INIS

Country of Publication
China
Country of Input or Organization
China
INIS RN
32024593
Subject category
S46: INSTRUMENTATION RELATED TO NUCLEAR SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY;
Descriptors DEI
APERTURES; ELECTRIC DISCHARGES; ELECTRODES; PERFORMANCE; PLASMA; SOLID STATE LASERS; SWITCHES
Descriptors DEC
ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; LASERS; OPENINGS