Optimization of Nd:Glass Lasers with Phosphate-Laser Glass
Abstract
In this report the impact of phosphate base neodymium glass on laser design for fusion experiments is examined. It is shown that in an optimum amplifier this glass solves the self-focusing problems for pulses longer than 250 ps. Large systems (> 100 kJ) appear possible with this glass with overall efficiencies on the order of 0.2% for nanosecond pulses. For short pulses this glass gives at least a factor of five improvement over silicate systems in terms of cost per terawatt. Phosphate optimized rod amplifier systems are also examined, and found far less desirable than the disc system, both in cost and complexity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Nov 01, 1976
- Accession Number
- ADA032285
Entities
People
- J. M. Mcmahon
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory