Pulse compressor architecture to enable next-generation high-energy petawatt-class lasers

Alessi, David A.; Bude, Jeff D.; Nguyen, Hoang T.; Williams, G. Jackson; Siders, Craig W.; Spinka, Thomas M.

doi:10.1364/oe.540763

Title: Pulse compressor architecture to enable next-generation high-energy petawatt-class lasers

Journal Article · 28 October 2024 · Optics Express

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1364/oe.540763 · OSTI ID:2475257

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Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

The maximum energy obtainable within a single aperture of a high-energy petawatt-class (HEPW) laser is typically limited by the pulse compressor. This work evaluates the potential impact of two new pulse compression grating technologies (HELD gratings and TM polarization) on HEPW laser systems. A compressor architecture is proposed that implements these grating advancements in order to support ~6× higher pulse energies than currently demonstrated. This increase in energy and intensity could have substantial benefits to high-flux secondary sources and enable new applications.

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Research Organization:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)

Grant/Contract Number:: AC52-07NA27344

OSTI ID:: 2475257

Report Number(s):: LLNL--JRNL-868710; 1101151

Journal Information:: Optics Express, Journal Name: Optics Express Journal Issue: 23 Vol. 32; ISSN 1094-4087

Publisher:: Optical Society of America (OSA)Copyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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