Micro-refractive element stabilized resonators, lasers and multiple beam lasing
US10720747B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 21, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 21, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/22
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A resonator is provided that includes opposing mirrors arranged substantially parallel to each other and separated to confine reflections for gain. A gain medium is between the opposing mirrors. A pump pumps the gain medium. At least one microrefractive element, or tens, hundreds, thousands, millions or more, stabilizes the resonator. The refractive element is disposed between the opposing mirrors and is configured to support a laser beam at a position of the refractive element. A method for producing laser light directs pump light onto one or a plurality of microrefractive elements. Reflections from the one or a plurality of microrefractive elements are confined in a resonator volume. Gain is provided in the resonator volume. Laser energy is emitted from the resonator volume.
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