Frontier Photonics & Energy Systems

Representative topics

• Pulsed Laser Fusion

Projects in this pillar

• Sum Frequency Generation for high QE wavelength conversion — Use sum-frequency generation to convert photons between wavelengths with high quantum efficiency for low-noise sensing and readout.
• Optical Enhancement Cavities for Laser Fusion — Develop high-finesse optical enhancement cavities to recycle and shape laser pulses for inertial fusion and high-energy-density physics.

For an overview of all pillars and projects, see the Research Projects page.