Research studies on short optical pulse generation for the laser fusion program
Abstract
The single pulse energy that can be expected from a Nd:YAG laser was calculated. The factors limiting the pulse energy are discussed. It was shown that single pulse energies in the range of 0.1 to 1 mJ can reasonably be expected from this type of laser, with Nd:YAG as the active medium.
- Publication:
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Stanford Univ. Report
- Pub Date:
- March 1977
- Bibcode:
- 1977stan.reptV....K
- Keywords:
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- Laser Fusion;
- Pulse Generators;
- Scintillation Counters;
- Neodymium Lasers;
- Pulsed Lasers;
- Yag Lasers;
- Lasers and Masers