Laser pumping cavity
US4989215A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 1, 1989 |
| Grant date | Jan 29, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 1, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/093
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A diffusely reflective fluorescent powder used in a laser pumping cavity directs light onto a laser rod and in addition increases the spectral overlap between a pump source and a laser material. Undesirable ultra-violet radiation, which is a substantial fraction of the pump spectrum is converted into useful longer wavelength radiation thereby increasing the laser energy output. The invention further relates to a method of increasing the energy output of lasers and of laser amplifiers.
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