Q-switched laser system, in particular for laser lithotripsy

Details Q-switched laser system, in particular for laser lithotripsy Q-switched laser system, in particular for laser lithotripsy

1997-09-22

1999-10-05

Scott, Jr., Leon

Coherent light generators

Particular resonant cavity

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ABSTRACT:
A Q-switched laser system, in particular for laser lithotripsy, has a laser-active medium (2.1) in a resonator, an optical pumping arrangement (2.3) and a passive Q-switch (3.2). A resonator extension (1.2) having an optical waveguide is associated to the laser-active medium (2.1) in order to increase the laser pulse length.

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