Ring laser gyroscope with ion flux trap electrode
US5856995A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jul 21, 1997 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 1999 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 21, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/0835
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A Ring Laser Gyroscope, constructed on a low thermal expansion, lithium containing, glass-ceramic frame, with a negatively charged trap electrode applied directly to the frame surface near the cathode for the purpose of intercepting mobile positive ions transported under the influence of the anode to cathode electric field during laser operation.
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