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Z-Beamlet: a multikilojoule, terawatt-class laser system
Patrick K Rambo1, lan C Smith, John L Porter
1Sandia National Laboratories, P.O. Box 5800, Mail Stop 1193, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185, USA. prambo@sandia.gov
Applied Optics
|May 3, 2005
Summary
The Z-Beamlet laser system provides high-energy X-ray radiography for high-energy-density science experiments. This kilojoule-class Nd:glass laser achieves significant energy output for advanced research applications.
Area of Science:
- High-energy-density physics
- Laser science and technology
- X-ray radiography
Background:
- The Z facility requires advanced diagnostic tools for high-energy-density science experiments.
- Nd:glass laser systems are crucial for generating high-power laser pulses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To construct and implement the Z-Beamlet laser system for X-ray radiography.
- To enable detailed diagnostics of high-energy-density experiments on the Z facility.
Main Methods:
- Construction of a large-aperture (30-cm) kilojoule-class Nd:glass laser.
- Utilizing multipass amplifiers for energy amplification.
- Employing frequency conversion and beam transport for on-target delivery.
Main Results:
- Achieved up to 3-kJ energy output at 1054 nm.
- Delivered up to 1.5 kJ on target at 527 nm after frequency conversion.
- Successfully configured for X-ray radiography applications.
Conclusions:
- The Z-Beamlet laser system is a capable tool for X-ray radiography in high-energy-density science.
- The system's performance meets the requirements for advanced experimental diagnostics.
- It enhances the research capabilities at the Z facility.