Q-switched laser resonator of integral construction
US4682336A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 29, 1986 |
| Grant date | Jul 21, 1987 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2006 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/113
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Q-switched laser resonator is constructed in the form of an integral, one-piece assembly, thus eliminating the requirement for an optical bench to support the individual components. The integral assembly is constructed by bonding a surface of the Q-switch device to an end of the laser rod, the bonding being accomplished with a layer of transparent adhesive. Similarly, the optical coupler is bonded to the opposite surface of the Q-switch device with a layer of adhesive. The resulting laser resonator assembly is optically aligned prior to the setting of the adhesive layers such that the alignment is permanently maintained after the adhesive sets.
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