High efficiency amplification of pulsed laser output for high energy ultrafast laser systems
US9147992B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Sep 29, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/175
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Systems and methods of high efficiency amplification of pulsed laser output for high energy ultra-short pulse laser systems are provided herein. According to some embodiments, methods for amplifying pulsed laser output for high energy ultra-short pulse laser systems include receiving pulsed laser output and amplifying the pulsed laser output by propagating the pulsed laser output through a non-silica based gain medium that has been doped with a concentration of rare earth ions, wherein the concentration of the rare earth ions within the gain medium is approximately greater than one percent by weight.
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