SPIE Spotlight Shines on Petawatt Laser Systems
Petawatt Laser Systems earned an SPIE Spotlight!
The e-book, written by Leon Waxer, Jake Bromage, and Brian Kruschwitz, offers a comprehensive exploration of the cutting-edge science and technology that underpin the creation of these high-intensity light sources. It delves into the essential components, nonlinear optics, and advanced pulse-shaping techniques that enable the generation of focused intensities approaching the relativistic regime.
By highlighting the challenges and breakthroughs in this field, the authors provide insights into the science and technology for both specialists and those new to the world of high-power lasers. Key topics include:
– Fundamentals of ultrashort laser-pulse generation
– Scalable broadband laser amplifiers
– Chirped-pulse amplification system design
– Optimization and characterization of on-target peak powers and intensities
– Limitations of current petawatt lasers
– Future prospects for advancing these systems
SPIE Spotlights are concise, digital publications offering in-depth coverage of specific optics or photonics topics, providing valuable insights to readers. With over 45 titles already published under the leadership of Series Editor Craig Olson, these e-books have become a popular resource in the field.