Coherent light generators – Particular temperature control
Reexamination Certificate
2006-03-29
2009-06-23
Nguyen, Dung T (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular temperature control
C372S035000, C372S036000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07551656
ABSTRACT:
An optical assembly with mounting provided to effectively transfer heat away from an optic, such as a slab or waveguide amplifier or laser disk, while limiting internal stresses. The assembly includes an optic with a planar surface. A heat sink is positioned in the assembly with an upper surface next to the planar surface of the optic. The upper surface of the heat sink comprises a recessed surface defining a reservoir for containing a compliant heat transfer material. The assembly may further include a volume of the heat transfer material, such as a liquid metal or thermally conductive gel, in the reservoir of the heat sink. In one embodiment, the optic is a slab amplifier with a reflective coating or layer that directly contacts the heat transfer material in the heat sink reservoir or a foil or membrane is provided between the heat transfer material and the slab.
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Bennett Glenn
Browning Michael Robert
Kukla Mark Jon
Palomino Steven Craig
Rubin Lawrence Francis
Lockheed Martin Coherent Technologies, Inc.
McDermott Will & Emery LLP
Nguyen Dung T
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