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Terawatt Cr:LiSrAIF(6) laser system.

T Ditmire, M D Perry

    Optics Letters
    |October 6, 2009
    PubMed
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    We developed a compact Cr:LiSrAlF(6) (Cr:LiSAF) laser system producing over 1 TW peak power. This system achieves 150 mJ pulse energy with durations under 135 fs for advanced laser research.

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    • Laser Physics
    • Materials Science

    Background:

    • Compact laser systems are crucial for high-power applications.
    • Chromium-doped LiSrAlF(6) (Cr:LiSAF) is a promising gain medium for pulsed lasers.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a compact flash-lamp-pumped Cr:LiSAF laser system.
    • To achieve ultra-short pulses with high peak power.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized chirped-pulse amplification in a Cr:LiSAF regenerative amplifier.
    • Employed further amplification and recompression of laser pulses.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved peak powers exceeding 1 TW.
    • Produced 8-mJ pulses at a 5-Hz repetition rate from the regenerative amplifier.
    • Delivered 150-mJ recompressed pulses with durations <135 fs at a 0.5-Hz repetition rate.

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    Conclusions:

    • Demonstrated the capability of a compact Cr:LiSAF laser system for generating ultra-high peak power.
    • The system is suitable for applications requiring high-energy, ultra-short laser pulses.