Multiple-laser pump optical system

Details Multiple-laser pump optical system Multiple-laser pump optical system

1992-01-07

1993-02-09

Epps, Georgia Y.

Coherent light generators

Particular pumping means

Pumping with optical or radiant energy

372 6, 372 71, 372 75, 372101, H01S 3091

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051857588

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and method for scaling solid-state devices to higher power using multiple sources each of which are separately collimated, followed by focusing of the pump radiation into gain medium colinear to laser mode using a moderated focus. A modularized system is also described.

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