Performance of the short-pulse oscillators for Argus and Shiva
Abstract
An actively mode-locked and Q-switched oscillator has been developed for large Nd:glass laser-fusion systems such as Argus and Shiva. Stable thermal conditions in the modulator are maintained by direct water cooling of the transducer. The modulator, Q-switch, and Nd:YAG rod are cut at Brewster's angle to eliminate spurious etalon effects or multiple reflections between components in the laser cavity. The oscillator has operated with all the components firing in ten arms of Shiva. The Argus oscillator has operated reliably for over six months.
- Publication:
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Electro-Optics/Laser Conference and Exposition
- Pub Date:
- 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977eol..conf..312K
- Keywords:
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- Laser Fusion;
- Laser Mode Locking;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Q Switched Lasers;
- Shiva Laser System;
- Ultrashort Pulsed Lasers;
- Yag Lasers;
- Brewster Angle;
- Controlled Fusion;
- Cooling Systems;
- Energy Technology;
- Laser Cavities;
- Light Modulation;
- Reactor Design;
- Lasers and Masers