High Power Laser System Maria Pia Anania On

High Power Laser System Maria Pia Anania On behalf of SPARC_LAB collaboration

Outline • • Location inside the building High power laser parameters An example of the layout The laser chain – High power laser – Photocathode laser – Diagnostic beam-lines • Conclusions M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 2

The high power laser system: location One floor up Linac Can be one unique clean room. The Machine floor M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 3

The high power laser system: location Like this, the system can have shorter power cables for the YAGs We have reserved enough space for 2 x 500 TW or 1 PW laser system. We also have a dedicated bunker to do experiments using the laser by itself M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 4

The high power laser system: parameters The 500 TW laser system – list of parameters M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 5

The high power laser system: layout M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 6

The high power laser system: scheme of layout M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 7

The high power laser system: scheme of layout Easier operations: we have only one front-end and one oscillator; Photocathode laser is split from the main laser: most of the parts are common; easier for daily operations; Diagnostic beam-lines are split from the main and can be as many as needed. Here as well, all parts are in common for easier operations and maintenance. M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 8

Conclusions We have tried to simplify operations as much as possible by having a common front-end: a single oscillator for synch issues; photocathode laser split from main high power laser; diagnostic beam-lines can be overseen as well. Common parts help for maintenance and for spare-parts. Space left is enough for 2 x 500 TW systems or for 1 PW system. There is also a dedicated bunker for laser experiments. M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 9

Thank you!!! M. P. Anania Eu. PRAXIA@SPARC_LAB 10