Harmonic conversion of large-aperture 1.05-microm laser beams for inertial-confinement fusion research

To provide high-energy, high-power beams at short wavelengths for inertial-confinement fusion experiments, we routinely convert the 1.05-microm output of the Nova, Nd:phosphate-glass, laser system to its second- or third-harmonic wavelength. We describe the design and performance of the 3 x 3 arrays...

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Published inApplied optics (2004) Vol. 31; no. 30; p. 6414
Main Authors Wegner, P J, Henesian, M A, Speck, D R, Bibeau, C, Ehrlich, R B, Laumann, C W, Lawson, J K, Weiland, T L
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published United States 20.10.1992
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Summary:To provide high-energy, high-power beams at short wavelengths for inertial-confinement fusion experiments, we routinely convert the 1.05-microm output of the Nova, Nd:phosphate-glass, laser system to its second- or third-harmonic wavelength. We describe the design and performance of the 3 x 3 arrays of potassium dihydrogen phosphate crystal plates used for type-II-type-II phase-matched harmonic conversion of the Nova 0.74-m diameter beams. We also describe an alternate type-I-type-II phasematching configuration that improves third-harmonic conversion efficiency. These arrays provide conversion of a Nova beam of up to 75% to the second harmonic and of up to 70% to the third harmonic.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.31.006414