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Wave-front shearing interferometer for cryogenic laser-fusion targets

Journal Article · · Appl. Opt.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.18.002971· OSTI ID:5823681
The operating principles of a wave-front shearing interferometer designed by Murty are described. The interferometer has simple, independent adjustment for both phase and shear and is stable mechanically. It has been used to assess the quality of cryogenic laser-fusion targets immediately prior to their irradiation by a high-power laser. It has also been used to study the changes in cryogenic targets caused by energy emitted by the high-power laser prior to the main pulse.
Research Organization:
KMS Fusion, Inc., Ann Arbor, Michigan 48106
OSTI ID:
5823681
Journal Information:
Appl. Opt.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Opt.; (United States) Vol. 18:17; ISSN APOPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English