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High average power laser using a transverse flowing liquid host

US6600766B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2000
Grant dateJul 29, 2003
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2021

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/20
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A laser includes an optical cavity. A diode laser pumping device is located within the optical cavity. An aprotic lasing liquid containing neodymium rare earth ions fills the optical cavity. A circulation system that provides a closed loop for circulating the aprotic lasing liquid into and out of the optical cavity includes a pump and a heat exchanger.

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