Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier

Wu Yuanjun; Gao Yanqi; Hua Yilin; Xie Qingnan; Zheng Quan; Ma Weixin; Sui Zhan

doi:10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

Volume 32 Issue 11

Sep. 2020

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Wu Yuanjun, Gao Yanqi, Hua Yilin, et al. Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2020, 32: 112006. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

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Wu Yuanjun, Gao Yanqi, Hua Yilin, et al. Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2020, 32: 112006. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

Wu Yuanjun, Gao Yanqi, Hua Yilin, et al. Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2020, 32: 112006. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

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Wu Yuanjun, Gao Yanqi, Hua Yilin, et al. Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2020, 32: 112006. doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

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Progress in high energy all-solid-state regenerative amplifier

doi: 10.11884/HPLPB202032.200089

Shanghai Institute of Laser Plasma, CAEP, Shanghai 201800, China

Received Date: 2020-04-11
Rev Recd Date: 2020-07-01
Publish Date: 2020-09-13

Abstract

Abstract

Among solid-state laser amplifiers, regenerative amplifiers which have the advantages of high gain, good beam quality and simple structure, have been widely concerned and applied. After decades of development , regenerative amplifiers are able to realize pulse energy of several hundred millijoules and average power of several kilowatts in stable operation. The output performance of regenerative amplifiers is determined by properties of gain media, structure of cavity, pump condition, thermal effect and qualities of components. The properties of gain media are the most essential factors. Because of different properties of materials, regenerative amplifiers based on different kinds of materials present different structure and performance. Based on different material systems, the key common problems encountered in the development process of regenerative amplifiers under various systems, as well as several typical types of regenerative amplifiers and their characteristics are introduced. The future development trend of regenerative amplifiers is discussed.
- laser,
- laser amplifier,
- regenerative amplifier,
- laser cavity,
- thin-disk laser

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