Grating enhanced solid-state laser amplifiers
Abstract
A novel method and apparatus for suppressing ASE and parasitic oscillation modes in a high average power laser is introduced. Such an invention, as disclosed herein, uses diffraction gratings to increase gain, stored energy density, and pumping efficiency of solid-state laser gain media, such as, but not limited to rods, disks and slabs. By coupling predetermined gratings to solid-state gain media, such as crystal or ceramic laser gain media, ASE and parasitic oscillation modes can be effectively suppressed.
- Inventors:
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- Livermore, CA
- Clayton, CA
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1014920
- Patent Number(s):
- 7830946
- Application Number:
- US Patent Application 11/394,957
- Assignee:
- Lawrence Livermore National Security, LLC (Livermore, CA)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01S - DEVICES USING THE PROCESS OF LIGHT AMPLIFICATION BY STIMULATED EMISSION OF RADIATION [LASER] TO AMPLIFY OR GENERATE LIGHT
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
Citation Formats
Erlandson, Alvin C, and Britten, Jerald A. Grating enhanced solid-state laser amplifiers. United States: N. p., 2010.
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Erlandson, Alvin C, & Britten, Jerald A. Grating enhanced solid-state laser amplifiers. United States.
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"Grating enhanced solid-state laser amplifiers". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1014920.
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title = {Grating enhanced solid-state laser amplifiers},
author = {Erlandson, Alvin C and Britten, Jerald A},
abstractNote = {A novel method and apparatus for suppressing ASE and parasitic oscillation modes in a high average power laser is introduced. Such an invention, as disclosed herein, uses diffraction gratings to increase gain, stored energy density, and pumping efficiency of solid-state laser gain media, such as, but not limited to rods, disks and slabs. By coupling predetermined gratings to solid-state gain media, such as crystal or ceramic laser gain media, ASE and parasitic oscillation modes can be effectively suppressed.},
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place = {United States},
year = {2010},
month = {11}
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