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Segmented laser tube structure

US4774713A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateDec 16, 1986
Grant dateSep 27, 1988
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Expiry dateDec 16, 2006

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/0323
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A plurality of thin wall ceramic-metal segments are brazed together to form a gas laser tube assembly. Within each segment there is mounted a ferrule with a central hole. The series of holes formed in the ferrules define the discharge bore and gas return paths are formed in the wall of structure supporting the ferrules.

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