chirped-pulse amplification

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Technique for achieving greater amplification of a laser pulse by stretching ("chirping") it, amplifying it, and then compressing it, thereby avoiding damage to amplifier components.

Word forms

chirped-pulse amplification chirped-pulse amplifications

Etymology

From chirp + -ed + pulse + amplification.

Synonyms

CPA
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