An ultrafast optical parametric laser for driving high energy density science

This thesis describes the development of a multi-mJ, few-cycle, absolute-phase controlled laser system based on optical parametric chirped pulse amplification (OPCPA) operating at a kHz repetition rate. A laser system with these specifications will provide a table-top platform to enable a broad rang...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Mecseki, Katalin
Other Authors: Smith, Roland; Rose, Steven
Published: Imperial College London 2013
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.650620