Abstract
We have studied saturation of gain in several Nd-doped phosphate glasses which are being evaluated for possible use in the Nova laser facility. Phosphate glass of excellent optical quality can be produced in sizes adequate to fabricate the large amplifier rods and disks needed for fusion lasers.
© 1981 Optical Society of America
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