Title :
A high-energy chirped laser system for fast manipulation of gases
Author :
Gerakis, A. ; Coppendale, N. ; Maher-McWilliams, C. ; Douglas, P. ; Barker, P.F.
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys. & Astron., Univ. Coll. London, London, UK
Abstract :
We describe a high-energy, frequency chirped laser system designed for optical acceleration of neutral particles and gas phase diagnostics. This system produces pulse amplified beams (700 mJ) for durations of 20 ns-10 μs and chirp of up to 1.2 GHz.
Keywords :
Brillouin spectra; Stark effect; chirp modulation; optical pulse generation; radiation pressure; coherent Brillouin scattering; energy 700 mJ; frequency chirp; gas manipulation; gas phase diagnostics; high-energy chirped laser system; neutral particles; optical Stark acceleration; optical acceleration; pulse amplified beams; time 20 ns to 10 mus; Acceleration; Atom optics; Atomic beams; Chirp; Gas lasers; Laser beams; Optical pumping;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2012 Conference on
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4673-1839-6
