Detailed study of the impact of the Vulcan OPCPA pre-amplifier on contrast

• Published in: 2006 Conference on Lasers and Electro-Optics and 2006 Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference pp. 1 - 2
• Main Authors: Musgrave, I.O., Hernandez-Gomez, C., Canny, D.J., Collier, J.L., Heathcote, R.
• Format: Conference Proceeding
• Language: English
• Published: IEEE 01.05.2006
• Subjects: (140:0140) Lasers and laser optics; (190:0190) Nonlinear optics; (320.0320) Ultrafast optics; Apertures; Gain; Glass; Laser beams; Laser excitation; Lasers; Optics

We report the findings of a detailed study of the impact of the Vulcan OPCPA pre-amplifier on contrast. Using near-field apertures, the ASE pedestal was reduced to 4x10 -8 of the intensity of the main pulse.