Laser electrode coating
US5771259A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 8, 1996 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2016 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/2232
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An improved laser electrode coating is disclosed for use in conjunction with CO.sub.2 lasers. The coating utilizes dual layers of materials. The first layer is a dielectric material while the second layer is a catalyst. The combination of the two layers helps to reduce the electric field intensity within the amplification volume of the laser while improving the rate of recombination of disassociated CO.sub.2. The coating increases both the power output and efficiency of a standard CO.sub.2 laser.
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