High power picosecond laser system at 248 nm

Journal Article · Sat Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1988 · Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1139940· OSTI ID:6808559

Tighe, W; Nam, C H; Robinson, J; Suckewer, S

We describe a powerful picosecond KrF* laser system consisting of a synchronously pumped dye oscillator, a three-stage dye amplifier, frequency conversion to 248 nm, and amplification through a series of excimer modules. Characteristics are given at each stage of the system. With the first stage of the system complete, a focused intensity of approx.10/sup 16/ W/cm/sup 2/ is obtained. Initial visible spectra obtained by interaction with various targets are presented.

• Research Organization: Princeton Plasma Physics Laboratory, Princeton, New Jersey 08543
• OSTI ID: 6808559
• Journal Information: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States), Journal Name: Rev. Sci. Instrum.; (United States) Vol. 59:10; ISSN RSINA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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