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Internal mirror shield, and method for protecting the mirrors of an internal gas laser

US5386434A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateFeb 12, 1993
Grant dateJan 31, 1995
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Expiry dateFeb 12, 2013

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/032
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An internal mirror argon ion gas tube is described having protective sleeve barriers at opposite ends to prevent any particulate matter which might emanate from a weakened section of the mirror holder at the corresponding end from reaching the interior face of the mirror.

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