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Spatial filter system as an optical relay line

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OSTI ID:5694817

A system is described that consists of a set of spatial filters that are used to optically relay a laser beam from one position to a downstream position with minimal nonlinear phase distortion and beam intensity variation. The use of the device will result in a reduction of deleterious beam self-focusing and produce a significant increase in neutron yield from the implosion of targets caused by their irradiation with multi-beam glass laser systems. 7 claims.

Assignee:
Dept. of Energy
Patent Number(s):
US 4158176
OSTI ID:
5694817
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English