Study of explosively pumped lasers

Authors:

  • Gustafsson Ove
  • Karlsson Svante
  • Sjöqvist Lars
  • Pettersson Jan

Publish date: 2001-03-30

Report number: FOA-R--00-01695-310,612

Pages: 69

Written in: Swedish

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Abstract

The report provides a summary of the work done on explosively pumped lasers, it details the different types of lasers suitable for pumping with explosives. It also covers advantages and disadvantages of using this type of lasers, as well as provides some examples of its effect and some possible uses. The report finishes with some suggestions for continued research and development in this area.