Coherent light generators – Particular pumping means – Electrical
Patent
1987-12-21
1989-07-11
Sikes, William L.
Coherent light generators
Particular pumping means
Electrical
372 35, 372 87, 372 88, H01S 3097
Patent
active
048478520
ABSTRACT:
A laser comprising an RF matching unit having an RF power input and an RF power output, an optical cavity including electrode apparatus extending along the optical cavity, receiving the RF power output and defining a discharge gap having a gaseous lasing medium disposed therein, the RF power output being operative to produce a population inversion in the gaseous lasing medium, and an arrangement for providing direct fluid cooling contact with the electrode apparatus generally along its entire extent.
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Blass, deceased Judd
Brestel Mordechai
Gabay Amnon
Yatsiv Shaul
Alumor Lasers Ltd.
Holloway B. Randolph
Sikes William L.
Yissum-Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of
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