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A 10-mJ-level compact CPA system based on Yb: KGW for ultrafast optical parametric amplifier pumping

João et al., 2015

Document ID
14012726875995366640
Author
João C
Wagner F
Körner J
Hein J
Gottschall T
Limpert J
Bagnoud V
Publication year
Publication venue
Applied Physics B

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A compact diode-pumped Yb: KGW regenerative amplifier producing 10 Hz, 10-mJ-level picosecond pulses at 1,040 nm is demonstrated. The system is used at the new front end of the PHELIX petawatt laser system to pump an ultrafast optical parametric amplifier for …
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