Low Laser Doubling Efficiencies
See linked entry.
Due to the lack of detailed information, it is very difficult to assess whether there is an actual problem or to make any meaningful plans. Under typical operating conditions - 250 MHz repetition rate with 35 ps FWHM laser pulses - frequency-doubling efficiencies larger than 50% are routinely achieved. The present performance therefore suggests that the laser amplifiers are being overworked.
Not long ago, we continued operating the Hall A laser amplifier until it completely failed; that failure most likely caused the Hall B halo-related downtime in May.










