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Laser with a high frequency rate of modulation

US3973216A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 1975
Grant dateAug 3, 1976
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Expiry dateApr 28, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/1063
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A dye laser having a high frequency rate of modulation wherein a Franz-Kesh filter is in the laser cavity to quench Q, and thereby provide modulation. The filter has an absorption edge that shifts in response to an applied electric field, thereby, modulating the laser beam.

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