title: 14 J/2 Hz Yb3+:YAG diode pumped solid state laser chain.
abstract: The Lucia laser chain is a Diode Pumped Solid State Laser system based on Yb3+ doped YAG disks used in an active mirror scheme. Front-end and amplifier stages are presented with recent energetic performances (14 J/2 Hz) achieved with improved pumping and extraction architectures. Emphasis is given on the crucial role of ASE and thermal mitigation considerations in engineering the amplifier head.
authors: LULI, Ecole Polytechnique, CNRS, CEA, UPMC, Palaiseau, France. thierry.novo@polytechnique.edu
authors: Thierry
authors: T
authors: Gonçalvès-Novo
authors: Daniel
authors: D
authors: Albach
authors: Bernard
authors: B
authors: Vincent
authors: Mikayel
authors: M
authors: Arzakantsyan
authors: Jean-Christophe
authors: JC
authors: Chanteloup