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Theoretical analysis of a Brillouin switch for amplifier decoupling and prepulse suppression in short-pulse high-power laser systems

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A switch suited for high-power amplifier chains emitting nanosecond pulses is theoretically investigated. It is based on a two-step Brillouin backscattering process. Gases like N2 or SF6 at high pressure are used as the scattering medium. The transmission efficiency is about 50%. The limitation is mainly due to gas breakdown. The capability for amplifier decoupling and prepulse suppression is excellent. Strong pulse steepening favors the generation of ultra-short laser pulses.

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  1. M. A. Greiner-Mothes

    Present address: Phys. Institut, Techn. Universität München-Weihenstephan, Am Löwentor 3, D-8050, Freising, FR Germany

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  1. Max-Planck-Institut für Quantenoptik, D-8046, Garching, Fed. Rep. Germany

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Witte, K.J., Greiner-Mothes, M.A. Theoretical analysis of a Brillouin switch for amplifier decoupling and prepulse suppression in short-pulse high-power laser systems. Appl. Phys. B 46, 333–338 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00686456

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