Abstract
Time-dependent calculations of multiplexed short-pulse amplification are presented which show that cascaded short pulses in KrF lasers, with an appropriate time interval between the pulses, can extract energy with only a small cost in extraction efficiency as compared to a single long pulse. This dynamic characteristic of KrF* permits the design of a novel, simpler angular multiplexing system. Calculations include nonsaturable and saturable absorption, amplified spontaneous emission effects, and an end mirror for double-pass amplification. The dependence of the extraction efficiency and the energy gain on the time interval and pulse shape are calculated.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1299-1305 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 5 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1988 Dec 1 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)