Abstract
Coaxially-pumped large-aperture Ce3+:LiCaAlF6 power-amplifier module for the TW ultraviolet CPA laser system is demonstrated to have 98-mJ output with 25% extraction efficiency. Additionally newly-in vented homogeni zed- gain, side-pump, power-amplifier scheme for further energy scaling is successfully operated.
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