Coherent light generators – Particular active media – Gas
Patent
1992-06-12
1994-05-24
Scott, Jr., Leon
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
Gas
372 38, 372 69, 359333, H01S 322
Patent
active
053156110
ABSTRACT:
A three-stage magnetic modulator utilizing magnetic pulse compression designed to provide a 60 kV pulse to a copper vapor laser at a 4.5 kHz repetition rate is disclosed. This modulator operates at 34 kW input power. The circuit includes a step up auto transformer and utilizes a rod and plate stack construction technique to achieve a high packing factor.
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Ball Don G.
Birx Daniel L.
Cook Edward G.
Miller John L.
Gaither Roger S.
Jr. Leon Scott
Moser William R.
Sartorio Henry P.
The United States of America as represented by the United States
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