Multichannel single-pulse neodymium-glass laser

Some problems encountered in the construction of multichannel single-pulse laser systems are considered. Estimates are made and the results are given of an experimental study of the influence of the scattering of light in an exploding switch on the angular divergence of the radiation emitted by a laser with an unstable resonator. An experimental investigation is reported on the performance of a single-channel amplifying system made of neodymium-glass active elements 600 mm long and 45 mm in diameter. A description is given of a multichannel multiple-pulse system with a total output energy of 1000 J and a pulse output power of 15 GW.