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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: natural-sciences, physical-sciences, physics
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Synonyms: CPA
Antonyms: none provided
History
From chirp + -ed + pulse + amplification.
Across languages
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