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Detailed Study of the impact of the Vulcan OPCPA preamplifier on contrast

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Abstract

We report the findings of a detailed study of the impact of the Vulcan OPCPA preamplifier on contrast. Using near-field apertures, the ASE pedestal was reduced to 4×10-8 of the intensity of the main pulse.

© 2006 Optical Society of America

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