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Ring laser gyroscope with hollow cathode having frusto-ellipsoidal surface

US4969157A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJan 15, 1982
Grant dateNov 6, 1990
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Expiry dateJan 15, 2002

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/0835
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A cathode (12) for a glow discharge device and comprising a hollow body provided with an opening and having an internal working surface (18) which is substantially frusto-ellipsoidal. The cathode has particular application to a laser gyroscope.

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