Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device – Q-switch
Reexamination Certificate
2007-04-10
2007-04-10
Harvey, Minsun Oh (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
Q-switch
C372S010000
Reexamination Certificate
active
11040758
ABSTRACT:
The laser includes a resonant cavity formed between a first mirror and a second mirror. An unsensitized Erbium-doped crystal gain medium for producing laser gain is disposed within the resonant cavity. A saturable absorber is disposed within the resonant cavity. A pump source is positioned to energize the gain medium. The saturable absorber, the laser gain, the resonator length, and the second mirror being selected so that output pulses having a duration of less than 75 nanoseconds are generated by the laser.
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Setzler Scott D.
Young York E.
BAE Systems Information and Electronic Systems Integration Inc.
Harvey Minsun Oh
Hayes & Soloway PC
Nguyen Phillip
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