Large-aperture coatings for fusion-class laser systems

Oliver, J. B.; Rigatti, A. L.; Noll, T.; Spaulding, J.; Hettrick, J.; Gruschow, V.; Mitchell, G.; Sadowski, D.; Smith, C.; Charles, B.

doi:10.1364/AO.59.0000A7

Title: Large-aperture coatings for fusion-class laser systems

Journal Article · 15 November 2019 · Applied Optics

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.59.0000A7 · OSTI ID:1581636

Oliver, J. B. ^[1]; Rigatti, A. L. ^[1]; Noll, T. ^[1]; Spaulding, J. ^[1]; Hettrick, J. ^[1]; Gruschow, V. ^[1]; Mitchell, G. ^[1]; Sadowski, D. ^[1]; Smith, C. ^[1]; Charles, B. ^[1]

Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States)

Optical coatings for fusion-class laser systems pose unique challenges, given the large substrate sizes, the high intensities incident on the coatings, and the system-focusing requirements necessitating a well-controlled optical wavefront. Significant advancements have taken place in the past 30 years to achieve the coating capabilities necessary to build laser systems such as the National Ignition Facility, Laser Mégajoule, OMEGA EP, and OMEGA. Furthermore, this work summarizes the coating efforts and advancements to support such system construction and maintenance.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Rochester, NY (United States). Lab. for Laser Energetics

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA); New York State Energy Research and Development Authority

Grant/Contract Number:: NA0003856

OSTI ID:: 1581636

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1607558

Report Number(s):: 2019-9; 1541; 2498; APOPAI; 2019-9, 1541, 2498; TRN: US2102017

Journal Information:: Applied Optics, Vol. 59, Issue 5; ISSN 1559-128X

Publisher:: Optical Society of AmericaCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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