Apparatus and method to facilitate laser gyroscope ionization

Details Apparatus and method to facilitate laser gyroscope ionization Apparatus and method to facilitate laser gyroscope ionization

2007-10-09

2007-10-09

Turner, Samuel A. (Department: 2877)

Optics: measuring and testing

By light interference

Rotation rate

C372S094000

Reexamination Certificate

active

11030248

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method is provided for facilitating ionization of a gas medium of a laser gyroscope. The apparatus and method employ a solid state light emitting device as a start aid for the laser gyroscope. The solid state light emitting device has a wavelength at or below a threshold wavelength based on a work function of a cathode coating material to prompt ionization of a gas medium within the laser gyroscope.

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