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Diode-Pumped Solid-State Lasers for Inertial Fusion Energy

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We have begun building the “Mercury” laser system as the first in a series of new generation diode-pumped solid-state lasers for inertial fusion research. Mercury will integrate three key technologies: diodes, crystals, and gas cooling, within a unique laser architecture that is scalable to kilojoule and megajoule energy levels for fusion energy applications. The primary near-term performance goals include 10% electrical efficiencies at 10 Hz and 100J with a 2–10 ns pulse length at 1.047 μm wavelength. When completed, Mercury will allow rep-rated target experiments with multiple chambers for high energy density physics research.

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  1. Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 7000 East Ave., Livermore, CA, 94550-9234, USA

    S. A. Payne, C. Bibeau, R. J. Beach, A. Bayramian, J. C. Chanteloup, C. A. Ebbers, M. A. Emanuel, H. Nakana, C. D. Orth, J. E. Rothenberg, K. I. Schaffers, L. G. Seppala, J. A. Skidmore, S. B. Sutton, L. E. Zapata & H. T. Powell

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Payne, S.A., Bibeau, C., Beach, R.J. et al. Diode-Pumped Solid-State Lasers for Inertial Fusion Energy. Journal of Fusion Energy 17, 213–217 (1998). https://doi.org/10.1023/A:1021802111366

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