LDRD Final Report for''Tactical Laser Weapons for Defense'' SI (Tracking Code 01-SI-011)

Beach, R ; Zapata, L

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

关键词: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory;    99 General And Miscellaneous//Mathematics, Computing, And Information Science;    Fibers;    Laser Weapons;    Solid State Lasers;   

DOI  :  10.2172/15002140
RP-ID  :  UCRL-ID-147130
RP-ID  :  W-7405-ENG-48
RP-ID  :  15002140

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

The focus of this project was a convincing demonstration of two new technological approaches to high beam quality; high average power solid-state laser systems that would be of interest for tactical laser weapon applications. Two pathways had been identified to such systems that built on existing thin disk and fiber laser technologies. This SI was used as seed funding to further develop and vet these ideas. Significantly, the LLNL specific enhancements to these proposed technology paths were specifically addressed for devising systems scaleable to the 100 kW average power level. In the course of performing this work we have established an intellectual property base that protects and distinguishes us from other competitive approaches to the same end.