Amplification of 1 ps pulses at 1.053 μm in a Ti:Al2O3 regenerative amplifier

作者: François Salin , Claude Rouyer , Jeff Squier , Scott Coe , Gérard Mourou

DOI: 10.1016/0030-4018(91)90030-H

关键词: AmplifierLaserMaterials scienceOpticsPicosecondRegenerative amplifier

摘要: Abstract We demonstrate the operation of a Ti:Al2O3 regenerative amplifier tunable around 1 μm. Gains up to 108 at 1.053 μm without any spectral narrowing are obtained. This is designed for use in terawatt picosecond lasers.

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