Abstract
We require very large, high quality crystals of KH2O4 (KDP) and its deuterated analogue DKDP for advanced, high-power, fusion lasers. In order to reduce the cost of these crystals we are developing a rapid growth method for their production. Using this method, we have grown both KDP and DKDP crystals up to 15 × 15 cm2 in cross section at rates of 5 to 40 mm/day which is five to forty times the rates achieved with conventional methods.
© 1994 Optical Society of America
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