Laser gain media fabricated via direct ink writing (DIW) and ceramic processing
US12166328B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 21, 2020 |
| Grant date | Dec 10, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1611
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
In one aspect, a composition of matter includes: a plurality of particles in a thixotropic suspension to form an ink, where the plurality of particles are present in an amount of at least about 20 vol %, and the plurality of particles include: a first host medium material containing at least one of: one or more lasing species dopants; and one or more other dopant species; and a second host medium material containing at least one other dopant species. The composition of matter further includes a liquid phase present in an amount greater than 20 vol % and less than about 80 vol %, where the liquid phase comprises at least one of: at least one surfactant; at least one polar organic solvent; and at least one binder.
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