Coherent light generators – Particular beam control device – Control of pulse characteristics
Reexamination Certificate
2005-07-26
2005-07-26
Harvey, MinSun Oh (Department: 2828)
Coherent light generators
Particular beam control device
Control of pulse characteristics
C372S010000, C372S070000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06922419
ABSTRACT:
A diode-pumped solid-state laser has been invented that provides long Q-switched pulses at high repetition rate with high stability. The laser incorporates Nd:YVO4as the gain medium.
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Keirstead Mark S.
Nighan, Jr. William L.
Vatter Tracy W.
Davis Paul
Ehrman Heller
Harvey MinSun Oh
Menefee James
Spectra Physics Lasers, Inc.
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