title: Characterization of a high-gain picosecond flash-lamp-pumped Nd:YAG regenerative amplifier.
abstract: We evaluate the performance of a novel 10-Hz picosecond Nd:YAG regenerative amplifier configured as a selffiltering unstable resonator. Pulse energies of ~60 mJ in ~100 psec at 1.06 microm are achieved using a single 6-mm-diameter Nd:YAG rod, while mode-matching requirements are minimized.
authors.forename: M D
authors.initials: MD
authors.lastname: Dawson
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Schroeder
authors.forename: D P
authors.initials: DP
authors.lastname: Norwood
authors.forename: A L
authors.initials: AL
authors.lastname: Smirl
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Weston
authors.forename: R N
authors.initials: RN
authors.lastname: Ettelbrick
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Aubert