Solid-state disk amplifiers for fusion-laser systems

Martin, William Eugene, Trenholme, John B., Linford, Gary J., Yarema, Stanley M. and Hurley, Charles A. (1981) Solid-state disk amplifiers for fusion-laser systems. pp. 1744-1755. ISSN 0018-9197
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A review is presented of the design, performance, and operation of large-aperture (10-46 cm) solid-state disk amplifiers for use in laser systems. We present design data, prototype tests, simulations, and projections for conventional cylindrical pump-geometry amplifiers and rectangular pump-geometry disk amplifiers. The design of amplifiers for the Nova laser system is discussed