Tailoring single pulses for laser - CTR applications

Higher-order Bragg diffraction by a periodic structure in a planar optical waveguide

“…1) of the fuel pellet in a laser-CTR system. The first advantage is the relative simplicity required to generate the pulse profile for optimum compression of the target [5]. Secondly, it is possible to utilize the expansion of the plasma into the common focus of the focusing optics to block the return path of any reflected light [ 6,7] into the still activated laser system, where it could cause severe damage unless complex and expensive magneto-and electro-optic switches are used.…”

A versatile laser-CTR pulse-tailoring system utilizing the rear excitation of pellets

“…1) of the fuel pellet in a laser-CTR system. The first advantage is the relative simplicity required to generate the pulse profile for optimum compression of the target [5]. Secondly, it is possible to utilize the expansion of the plasma into the common focus of the focusing optics to block the return path of any reflected light [ 6,7] into the still activated laser system, where it could cause severe damage unless complex and expensive magneto-and electro-optic switches are used.…”