New compression concepts and pulse compression techniques for ultra high power lasers (T323)

Abstract

Improve the design of pulse stretchers and compressors for ultra-high power lasers using chirped pulse amplification. The goal is to handle the fine tuning needed for high fluence setups and to dynamically tailor the shape of the pulse to remove undesirable features. The project also aims to redesign optical components for spectral broadening and post-compression to simplify the setup, increase the broadening, and improve the quality of the compressed pulses. The objective is to tailor the characteristics of the high energy ultrashort laser pulse without altering the compressor, and to search for new optical designs for spectral broadening and post-compression. The project has the potential to make significant contributions to the field of ultra-high power lasers.

Document Details

Document Type
DoD Grant Award
Publication Date
Feb 06, 2025
Source ID
FA95502410282

Entities

People

  • Oscar Martinez

Organizations

  • Air Force Office of Scientific Research
  • United States Air Force

Tags

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Molecular Photonics/Laser Physics
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Systems Analysis and Design

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy