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Journal Article 
Diode-pumped lasers for ultra-high peak power 
Siebold, M; Hein, J; Hornung, M; Podleska, S; Kaluza, MC; Bock, S; Sauerbrey, R 
2008 
Yes 
Applied Physics B
ISSN: 0946-2171
EISSN: 1432-0649 
90 
3/4 
431-437 
The generation of the highest laser peak intensities at a high degree of system compactness can be achieved by combining modern diode-pump technologies with the chirped pulse amplification technique. In principle, the spectroscopic properties of the gain medium determine the scaling laws of both high output pulse energy and short pulse duration. Here we introduce a novel criterion classifying laser materials with respect to their ability to generate pulses of highest peak power in a diode-pumped solid state laser system. Furthermore, amplified spontaneous emission as well as laser damage issues affecting the efficiency and compactness of a laser amplifier system are discussed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] Copyright of Applied Physics B: Lasers & Optics is the property of Springer Science & Business Media B.V. and its content may not be copied or emailed to multiple sites or posted to a listserv without the copyright holder's express written permission. However, users may print, download, or email articles for individual use. This abstract may be abridged. No warranty is given about the accuracy of the copy. Users should refer to the original published version of the material for the full abstract. (Copyright applies to all Abstracts) 
LASERS; DIODES; NONLINEAR optics; LASER materials; OPTOELECTRONIC devices