Electrode design to extend sputter life of a ring laser...

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2005-02-08

2005-02-08

Wong, Don (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular active media

Gas

C372S107000, C372S098000, C372S099000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06853667

ABSTRACT:
A gas discharge tube such as a ring laser gyroscope includes a block. A cathode has an inwardly extending foot that engages the block. Additionally, or alternatively, an insulator is arranged to inhibit shorting between plasma in the block and a flange of the cathode.

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