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Laser writing method and apparatus

US6246706A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateMay 27, 1999
Grant dateJun 12, 2001
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Expiry dateMay 27, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG03F7/704
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser writing system includes a high reflector and an output coupler that define an oscillator cavity. A gain medium and a mode locking device are positioned in the oscillator cavity. A diode pump source produces a pump beam that is incident on the gain medium and an output beam is produced. A support holds a workpiece. Means are provided for directing the output beam across the workpiece.

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