Abstract
Dispersion balancing in complex, high-intensity, chirped-pulse-amplification, laser systems is critical for optimizing temporal pulse fidelity. We demonstrate a method for dispersion management of the eight-beam, Petawatt Advanced Radiographic Capability Laser being built at the National Ignition Facility utilizing the phase shift technique.
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