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Methods for reducing the loss of metal in a metal vapor laser

US4961199A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 19, 1989
Grant dateOct 2, 1990
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Expiry dateSep 19, 2009

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/031
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods are provided for reducing loss of metal from a metal vapor laser by collecting metal present outside the hot zone of the laser and introducing or confining it in the hot zone.

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