Title :
Precise alignment of large-aperture compressor gratings for high-power lasers by using diffraction interferometry
Author :
Chvykov, V. ; Yanovsky, V.
Author_Institution :
Center for Ultrafast Opt. Sci., Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI, USA
Abstract :
We introduce novel method of precise compressor alignment for Petawatt-scale CPA lasers. The method is using compressor gratings as gratings of diffraction interferometer. It meets accuracy requirements (~10-5) and allows simple procedures of alignment.
Keywords :
chirp modulation; diffraction gratings; laser beams; light interferometry; optical pulse compression; diffraction interferometry; high-power laser; large-aperture compressor grating; petawatt-scale CPA laser; Diffraction gratings; Interference; Laser beams; Laser theory; Optical diffraction; Optical interferometry; Optical pulse compression; Optical pulses; Optical reflection; Pulse compression methods; (050.1950) Diffraction gratings; (120.3180) Interferometry; (140.7090) Ultrafast lasers; (320.5520) Pulse compression;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
