A 100 J, 40 nsec Q-switched Nd/glass laser
Abstract
This report describes the characteristics of a high power Nd/glass laser presently in operation at the Naval Research Laboratory. The laser will produce 100 J of 1.06 micrometer radiation in a 40 nsec pulse, or in two pulses each of which is 40 nsec wide and separated by 300 nsec to 5 microsec. The divergence of the laser beam is approximately 0.0003 radian so that power densities in excess of 10 to the 13th power watts/sq cm can be achieved. This Nd/glass laser, is not 'state of the art' rather it is conservatively rated to provide reliable operation over long periods, with minimum maintenance.
- Publication:
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Naval Research Lab. Report
- Pub Date:
- February 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977nrl..reptQ....G
- Keywords:
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- Glass;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Nuclear Fusion;
- Plasmas (Physics);
- Emission Spectra;
- Light Scattering;
- Magnetic Fields;
- Pinch Effect;
- Lasers and Masers