Laser R&D at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory for fusion and isotope separation applications
Abstract
Application objectives of the Laser Fusion and Isotope Separation Programs at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory are reviewed, and projected laser system performance requirements for each application are summarized. Historical perspectives of the laser technology options considered to meet these requirements are described, and technical highlights in the ensuing development of Nd: glass (fusion), and copper vapor and tunable dye (isotope separation) laser systems are given.
- Publication:
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IEEE Journal of Quantum Electronics
- Pub Date:
- June 1984
- DOI:
- Bibcode:
- 1984IJQE...20..591E
- Keywords:
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- Laser fusion;
- Laboratories;
- Isotopes;
- Laser theory;
- Research and development;
- System performance;
- Copper;
- Tunable circuits and devices;
- Laser applications;
- Optical pulse shaping