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Title: Single-shot temporal characterization of kilojoule-level, picosecond pulses on OMEGA EP

Journal Article · · Proc. SPIE
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2287846· OSTI ID:1427294
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  1. Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics
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To achieve a variety of experimental conditions, the OMEGA EP laser provides kilojoule-level pulses over a pulse-width range of 0.6 to 100 ps. Precise knowledge of the pulse width is important for laser system safety and the interpretation of experimental results. This paper describes the development and implementation of a single-shot, ultrashort-pulse measurement diagnostic, which provides an accurate characterization of the output pulse shape. We also present a brief overview of the measurement algorithm; discuss design considerations necessary for implementation in a complex, user-facility environment; and review the results of the diagnostic commissioning shots, which demonstrated excellent agreement with predictions.

Research Organization:
Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA)
Grant/Contract Number:
NA0001944
OSTI ID:
1427294
Report Number(s):
2017-148, 1384; 0277-786X; 2017-148, 1384, 2341
Journal Information:
Proc. SPIE, Vol. 10522; Conference: LASE, San Francisco, CA (United States), 27 Jan-1 Feb 2018
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 1 work
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