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Direct measurement of gain recovery in a saturated Nd-glass amplifier

Journal Article · · Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.89927· OSTI ID:7277500
The temporal dependence of the gain recovery in a Nd-silicate glass amplifier has been directly observed after the passage of a short intense saturating laser pulse. The gain recovery time constant measured for ED-2 glass is 1.25 +- 0.2 nsec. A striking polarization dependence of gain saturation recovery is observed.
Research Organization:
Lawrence Livermore Laboratory, University of California, Livermore, California 94550
OSTI ID:
7277500
Journal Information:
Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Appl. Phys. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 32:12; ISSN APPLA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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