Method for assembly of laser mirrors
US4892497A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 14, 1988 |
| Grant date | Jan 9, 1990 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 14, 2008 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/034
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A gas laser tube is fitted with internal mirrors only and no windows. The laser tube is processed by heating the tube with the ends open in a vacuum oven to drive out contaminating substances. The mirrors are installed by cold welding after the tube has been decontaminated and filled with a fresh supply of its operating gas. The mirrors mount on flexible bellows which enable the mirrors to be easily aligned.
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