Dr. Mark R. Hermann Profile

Dr. Mark R. Hermann

Scientist at Lawrence Livermore National Lab

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Publications (9)

Proceedings Article | 3 December 2022 Presentation

Analysis of damage initiation and growth on multi-layer dielectric gratings

David Alessi, Zhi Liao, Sandrine Herriot, Laurie Lane, Raluca Negres, Thomas Lanier, Mark Hermann, Clifford Widmayer, C. Carr, Daniel Kalantar, Pam Whitman, Brendan Reagan, Thomas Spinka

Proceedings Volume PC12300, PC123000T (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2642762

KEYWORDS: Dielectrics, National Ignition Facility, Laser optics, Laser induced damage, X-rays, System integration, Statistical modeling, Radiography, Pulsed laser operation, Picosecond phenomena

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Proceedings Article | 23 February 2017 Paper

Status of NIF laser and high power laser research at LLNL

Mark Bowers, Jeff Wisoff, Mark Herrmann, Tom Anklam, Jay Dawson, Jean-Michel Di Nicola, Constantin Haefner, Mark Hermann, Doug Larson, Chris Marshall, Bruno Van Wonterghem, Paul Wegner

Proceedings Volume 10084, 1008403 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2257571

KEYWORDS: National Ignition Facility, High power lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Laser welding, Fusion energy, Physics, Fiber lasers, Radiography, Laser development, Picosecond phenomena, X-rays, Laser optics

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Proceedings Article | 26 February 2015 Paper

The commissioning of the advanced radiographic capability laser system: experimental and modeling results at the main laser output

J. M. Di Nicola, S. Yang, C. Boley, John Crane, J. Heebner, Thomas Spinka, P. Arnold, C. P. Barty, M. Bowers, T. Budge, K. Christensen, J. Dawson, G. Erbert, E. Feigenbaum, G. Guss, C. Haefner, M. Hermann, Doug Homoelle, J. Jarboe, J. Lawson, R. Lowe-Webb, Kathleen McCandless, Brent McHale, L. Pelz, P. Pham, M. Prantil, M. Rehak, M. Rever, Michael Rushford, R. Sacks, M. Shaw, D. Smauley, L. Smith, R. Speck, G. Tietbohl, P. Wegner, C. Widmayer

Proceedings Volume 9345, 93450I (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2080459

KEYWORDS: National Ignition Facility, Near field, Mirrors, Diagnostics, Picosecond phenomena, X-rays, Optical amplifiers, Performance modeling, Sensors, Fusion energy

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Proceedings Article | 18 February 2013 Paper

Image processing and control of a programmable spatial light modulator for spatial beam shaping

Abdul A. Awwal, Charles Orth, Eddy Tse, JoAnn Matone, Mitanu Paul, Carla Hardy, Gordon Brunton, Mark Hermann, Steve Yang, J. M. DiNicola, Matt Rever, Sham Dixit, John Heebner

Proceedings Volume 8602, 86020A (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2008542

KEYWORDS: Calibration, Beam shaping, National Ignition Facility, Image processing, Transmittance, Control systems, Liquid crystal on silicon, Spatial light modulators, Process control, Modulation

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2011 Paper

Programmable beam spatial shaping system for the National Ignition Facility

John Heebner, Michael Borden, Phil Miller, Steve Hunter, Kim Christensen, Michael Scanlan, Chris Haynam, Paul Wegner, Mark Hermann, Gordon Brunton, Eddy Tse, Abdul Awwal, Nan Wong, Lynn Seppala, Mark Franks, Ed Marley, Kevin Williams, Tracy Budge, Mark Henesian, Christopher Stolz, Tayyab Suratwala, Marcus Monticelli, Dan Walmer, Sham Dixit, Clay Widmayer, Justin Wolfe, Jeff Bude, Kelly McCarty, Jean-Michel DiNicola

Proceedings Volume 7916, 79160H (2011) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.875794

KEYWORDS: National Ignition Facility, Liquid crystals, Beam shaping, Liquid crystal on silicon, Laser systems engineering, Optical amplifiers, Light valves, Silicon, Oxides, Relays

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Proceedings Article | 2 December 2010 Paper

A programmable beam shaping system for tailoring the profile of high fluence laser beams

John Heebner, Michael Borden, Phil Miller, Chris Stolz, Tayyab Suratwala, Paul Wegner, Mark Hermann, Mark Henesian, Christopher Haynam, Steve Hunter, Kim Christensen, Nan Wong, Lynn Seppala, Gordon Brunton, Eddy Tse, Abdul Awwal, Mark Franks, Ed Marley, Kevin Williams, Michael Scanlan, Tracy Budge, Marcus Monticelli, Dan Walmer, Sham Dixit, Clay Widmayer, Justin Wolfe, Jeff Bude, Kelly McCarty, Jean-Michel DiNicola

Proceedings Volume 7842, 78421C (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.867728

KEYWORDS: Adaptive optics, Beam shaping, Liquid crystals, Liquid crystal on silicon, Light valves, Modulation, Wavefront distortions, National Ignition Facility, Custom fabrication, Fusion energy

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2007 Paper

The injection laser system on the National Ignition Facility

Mark Bowers, Scott Burkhart, Simon Cohen, Gaylen Erbert, John Heebner, Mark Hermann, Don Jedlovec

Proceedings Volume 6451, 64511M (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.700478

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, National Ignition Facility, Diagnostics, Laser systems engineering, Oscillators, Sensors, Beam shaping, Optical amplifiers, Modulators, Fiber amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 23 July 1999 Paper

Optimization of the alignment sensitivity and energy stability of the NIF regenerative amplifier cavity

N. Hopps, Russell Wilcox, Mark Hermann, Mikael Martinez, Ernesto Padilla, John Crane

Proceedings Volume 3492, (1999) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.354251

KEYWORDS: Switches, National Ignition Facility, Diodes, Data modeling, Amplifiers, Iris, Head, Absorption, Temperature metrology, Optical amplifiers

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Proceedings Article | 12 November 1996 Paper

Frequency-agile OPO-based transmitters for multiwavelength DIAL

Stephan Velsko, Anthony Ruggiero, Mark Hermann

Proceedings Volume 2833, (1996) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.258150

KEYWORDS: Optical parametric oscillators, Transmitters, Oscillators, Nd:YAG lasers, Medium wave, Fabry–Perot interferometers, Optical amplifiers, Absorption, Mode locking, Mirrors

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