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Abstract:
This report describes the ultrashort-pulse laser system manufactured by Spectra-Physics, Inc., in detail so the system operator can turn on the system, bring it up to operating specifications, and fine-tune the system to give optimum pulsewidth and energy/pulse output. This report also incorporates the system turn-on procedures developed for the system license and includes greatly expanded optimizing procedures in addition to the theory of operation of each component instrument. The basic system has been configured to operate on a single 4- by 12-ft optical bench. Some diagnostic instruments are also permanently mounted on the bench. Each system component is described in the same order as required to turn on the system and reach stabilized pulses. The theory of operation will be incorporated into this turn-on procedure along with optimizing procedures. Much of the theory of operation was copied verbatim from the instrument manuals provided by Spectra-Physics. Chirping; Dye laser; Femtoseconds; Microjoule; Mode locking; Picoseconds; Pulse compression; Ultrashort-pulse laser.
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 APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE |
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Final rept. Nov 89-Jul 92 |
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37 |
| Report Date: |
JUL 92 |
| Contract Number: |
F33615-88-C-0631 |
| Report Number: |
A320752 |
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