Coherent light generators – Particular pumping means – Pumping with optical or radiant energy
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-08
2009-02-10
Nguyen, Dung T (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular pumping means
Pumping with optical or radiant energy
C372S081000, C372S085000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07489718
ABSTRACT:
Controlled avalanche driver circuits and apparatuses for gas lasers. One embodiment typically delivers short, rapid, high voltage ionizing pulses in combination with an electric field whose magnitude is too low to sustain a normal glow discharge. The plasma is typically impedance matched with the pulse-forming network. Pre-ionization pulses may be generated. The circuits enable very high power, stable lasers.
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Askenazy Philip D.
Nguyen Dung T
Peacock & Myers, P.C.
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