High-Power, Widely-Tunable Cr2+:ZnSe Master Oscillator Power Amplifier Systems

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Abstract:

We demonstrate high-power Cr2ZnSe master oscillator power amplifier MOPA pure CW laser systems with output powers greater than 10W and amplifier gain greater than 2X. In addition, we develop a theoretical model for this type of amplification and show the ability of the system to achieve single-knob tunability at high powers over 400 nm.

Author(s):
Berry, Patrick A. ; Schepler, Kenneth L.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE RESEARCH LAB WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OH SENSORS DIRECTORATE
Descriptive Note:
Journal article (postprint)
Supplementary Note:
Published in Optics Express, v18 n14 p15062-15072, 5 Jul 2010.
Pagination:
0013

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFRL-RY-WP-TP-2010-1207
Task Number(s):
12
Project Number(s):
2003
Monitor Series:
AFRL-RY-WP
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*HIGH POWER, *POWER AMPLIFIERS, *TUNABLE LASERS, *OSCILLATORS, CHEMICAL WARFARE, AMPLIFICATION, INFRARED LASERS, CONTINUOUS WAVE LASERS, REPRINTS, SOLID STATE LASERS, FAR INFRARED RADIATION
Field(s)/Group(s):
Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Lasers and Masers, Infrared Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
PE62204F, WUAFRL20031224
Report Date:
2010 May 01
Creation Date:
2010 Oct 27