Large-signal gain and intensity enhancement in a backward Raman amplifier

Journal Article · Fri Sep 01 00:00:00 EDT 1978 · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.90390· OSTI ID:7030318

Murray, J R; Goldhar, J; Eimerl, D; Szoeke, A

Saturation effects have been investigated in a KrF laser-pumped backward Raman amplifier using methane gas. Pump depletion of 30% with an intensity gain of 2 has been demonstrated, and the results are shown to be consistent with a simple Frantz-Nodvik saturation treatment.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550
• OSTI ID: 7030318
• Journal Information: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Vol. 33:5
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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