Multimegajoule laser design. [Glass lasers]

Technical Report · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1985

OSTI ID:6410794

Manes, K R; Ozarski, R G; Hagen, W F; Holzrichtr, J F

New technologies make multimegajoule glass lasers economically feasible. We have devised new laser architectures using harmonic switchout, target-plane holographic injection, phase conjugation, continuous apodization, and higher amplifier efficiencies. Our plan for building a multimegajoule laser for a recurring cost under $300 million relies on the following manufacturing economies of scale: high-volume glass production, rapid harmonic-crystal growth, capacitor sizing and packing to increase energy capacity, and part standardization.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA (USA)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6410794
• Report Number(s): UCID-20682; ON: DE87011004; TRN: 87-025707
• Resource Relation: Other Information: Portions of this document are illegible in microfiche products. Original copy available until stock is exhausted
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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