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Athermal laser glass

US4022707A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateNov 17, 1975
Grant dateMay 10, 1977
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Expiry dateNov 17, 1995

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/08072
  • WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A neodymium-doped phosphate laser glass composition having a low threshold for stimulated emission, a negative temperature coefficient of refractive index, high acid resistence and homogeneity even in large structures comprises P.sub.2 O.sub.5, Na.sub.2 O or K.sub.2 O, Al.sub.2 O.sub.3, Nd.sub.2 O.sub.3, and optionally, F or RO, wherein R is Mg, Ba, Ca, Sr or Zn.

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