Coherent light generators – Particular active media – Gas
Reexamination Certificate
2008-01-22
2010-10-19
Nguyen, Dung T (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular active media
Gas
C372S055000, C372S060000, C372S076000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07817699
ABSTRACT:
A laser device includes an optical resonator, a microwave driven discharge device, and a source for a second gas. The microwave driven discharge device is disposed relative to the optical resonator. The microwave driven discharge device operates at a discharge power and gas flow rate to produce a selected amount of energetic singlet oxygen metastables flowing in the direction of the optical resonator. The second source for the second gas is disposed between the optical resonator and the microwave driven discharge device. The second gas reacts with the selected amount of energetic singlet oxygen metastables to form an excited species in an amount sufficient to support lasing of the excited species in the optical resonator.
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Davis Steven J.
Lee Seonkyung
Oaks David B.
Rawlins W. Terry
Nguyen Dung T
Physical Sciences Inc.
Proskauer Rose LLP
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