• DocumentCode
    2750947
  • Title

    Optimization of the large aperture multi-pass amplifiers for CPA and OPCPA lasers by Extraction During Pumping (EDP)

  • Author

    Chvykov, V. ; Krushelnick, K.

  • Author_Institution
    Center for Ultrafast Opt. Sci., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
  • fYear
    2011
  • fDate
    9-13 Oct. 2011
  • Firstpage
    634
  • Lastpage
    635
  • Abstract
    We demonstrate the optimal conditions whereby amplification using the Extraction During Pumping (EDP) technique can deliver up to four times more energy than a conventional amplifier. This allows kJ level energy extraction with existing technology.
  • Keywords
    chirp modulation; optical parametric amplifiers; optical pumping; sapphire; solid lasers; titanium; Al2O3:Ti; CPA lasers; OPCPA lasers; energy extraction; extraction during pumping; large aperture multipass amplifiers; Apertures; Crystals; Green products; Laser excitation; Optics; Pump lasers;
  • fLanguage
    English
  • Publisher
    ieee
  • Conference_Titel
    Photonics Conference (PHO), 2011 IEEE
  • Conference_Location
    Arlington, VA
  • Print_ISBN
    978-1-4244-8940-4
  • Type

    conf

  • DOI
    10.1109/PHO.2011.6110708
  • Filename
    6110708