Coherent light generators – Particular active media
Patent
1994-11-14
1996-10-08
Scott, Jr., Leon
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
372 66, 372 70, 372 35, 372 92, H01S 314
Patent
active
055638996
ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to solid state lasers and more particularly to laserable rods, slabs or other configurations where thermal effects and/or ground state absorption cause a degradation in lasing efficiency and/or beam quality. The improvement in operating efficiency is achieved by using a composite of lasing and non-lasing sections. The composite is formed using diffusion bonding techniques.
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McMahon John M.
Meissner Helmuth E.
Beck David G.
Jr. Leon Scott
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