ISSN:
1349-9432
Keywords:
multi-lens array
;
circular aperture
;
irradiation nonuniformity
;
low-mode
;
flat-top
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract A two-dimensional multi-lens array 350 mm in diameter with spherical element lenses has been tested to improve the irradiation uniformity of a high power glass laser for inertial confinement fusion (ICF). A circular shape for the element lens aperture is chosen to eliminate azimuthally asymmetric intensity distribution. An approximate flat-top intensity distribution is obtained with a lens array of 37 lenses. Beam patterns of a coherent laser and partially coherent light (PCL) with the random phase plate (RPP) and the multi-lens array (MLA) are measured in a GEKKO XII glass laser system. Spherical mode structure of the irradiation nonuniformity of 5.6% with MLA is estimated with cos3 θ distribution of absorption coefficient in the target plasma.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s10043-000-0216-5
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