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Extended cavity laser readout apparatus

US4658146A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMar 7, 1985
Grant dateApr 14, 1987
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Expiry dateMar 7, 2005

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG11B11/10545
  • WIPO fieldAudio-visual technology
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

An apparatus for reading a recorded medium using an extended cavity laser in which the recorded medium is an integral part of the laser cavity. Recorded mediums for producing a Kerr effect, differentially reflective mediums and mediums capable of undergoing stimulated emissions are disclosed.

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