It is the most powerful laser available in Canada. With a peak power above 500 TW, the beam can be focused on solid or gas targets with an extremely high-field intensity. Laser-matter interactions in such conditions lead to the generation of secondary sources with unique properties.
Central wavelength: | 800nm |
Pusle repetition rate: | 2.5Hz |
Energy per pulse: | up to 10J |
Pulse duration: | 20fs |
Beam diameter: | 170mm |
Picosecond contrast: | 1 x 10-12 |