Current run: Indium for CRIS
- Setup started after previous run.
- 2 first step used for optimal efficiency. 1 with tripled TiSa, 1 with doubled Dye. Setup smooth.
- Problem with the high power laser : thermocouple not working. Needed to open the laser and clean the connector. Laser was working again but the power was 2/3. We tried for the first time to open the cavity part of the laser to reoptimize.
- Setup of another high power laser to compensate. Timing needed to be adjusted to overlap beams in time and make the propagation safe.
- Finalized setup Monday morning: everything nominal.
Other:
- High power laser alternative is coming back from repair and will be installed in place of the Blaze next week.
- Replacement of the broken TiSa pump will be shipped to us and installed in the coming weeks.