High-power Nd:glass laser transmission through optical fibers and its use in acceleration of thin foil targets
Journal Article
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· Journal of Applied Physics; (USA)
- Sandia National Laboratories, Albuquerque, New Mexico 87185 (USA)
Measurements on commercially available fused silica fibers and fiber tapers have shown that Nd:glass laser pulses of irradiance {gt}3.5 GW cm{sup {minus}2} can be transmitted without bulk or surface damage. Optical energy at the fiber output can be used for efficient acceleration of thin metal foils. For 0.025-mm-thick aluminum coupled to a 0.2-mm-diam fiber, target foil velocities up to 2.3 km s{sup {minus}1} have been achieved with very modest laser energies ({lt}25 mJ).
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC04-76DP00789
- OSTI ID:
- 6923011
- Journal Information:
- Journal of Applied Physics; (USA), Journal Name: Journal of Applied Physics; (USA) Vol. 67:7; ISSN 0021-8979; ISSN JAPIA
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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