Monolithic heterogeneous single crystals with multiple regimes for solid state laser applications
US10156025B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 4, 2016 |
| Grant date | Dec 18, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S2301/02
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Heterogeneous monolithic crystals that can include multiple regimes in a complex geometry are described. The crystals can be advantageously utilized in laser applications. The heterogeneous crystals can be created through growth of different regimes in interior voids formed in a seed crystal, which can in turn be homogeneous or heterogeneous. In one particular embodiment, a regime can be grown within a void of a seed crystal by use of a hydrothermal growth process. Formed crystals can be utilized in lasing and waveguiding applications, among others.
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