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Adaptive laser output coupler

US4390991A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 6, 1981
Grant dateJun 28, 1983
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Expiry dateApr 6, 2001

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/108
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An output coupler for a high power laser employs the nonlinear effect of the 4-wave mixing process. The coupler adapts so that the coupling efficiency is dependent on the amplitude of the circulating fields within the optical cavity.

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