Pulse selecting in a chirped pulse amplification system
US7787175B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 28, 2006 |
| Grant date | Aug 31, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 5, 2027 |
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- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB23K26/0624
- WIPO fieldMachine tools
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A chirped pulse amplification (CPA) system and method is described wherein a pulse selector is added after a final amplifier in the system. The pulse selector is configured to select amplified pulses such that the system output repetition rate of the CPA system is below an ASE-limiting repetition rate of the amplifiers. The system may also comprise pulse pickers placed before the final amplifier to control pulse energy of the amplified pulses.
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