Coherent light generators – Particular pumping means – Pumping with optical or radiant energy
Reexamination Certificate
2005-02-22
2005-02-22
Vannucci, James (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular pumping means
Pumping with optical or radiant energy
C372S072000, C372S075000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06859480
ABSTRACT:
A device for producing laser radiation having a wavelength of about 2 μm, the device comprising: a solid-state sample capable of producing lasing transitions corresponding to a wavelength of about 2 μm; and a source of pumping radiation having a wavelength of about 1 μm, the source being arranged so that at least some of the radiation produced thereby is absorbed by the solid-state sample, causing the solid-state sample to emit radiation having a wavelength of about 2 μm.
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Lai Kin Seng
Lau Wei Pin Ernest
Lim Yuan Liang
Phua Poh Boon
Wu Rui Fen
DSO National Laboratories
Ipsolon LLP
Jackson Cornelius H
Vannucci James
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