System and method for laser beam coupling between waveguide and optics
US6603794B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 5, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/2222
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for laser beam coupling between waveguide optics uses extension members to reduce power losses in a laser beam traveling within a resonator cavity of the laser beam. In some embodiments, the extension members are made of electrically conducting material and are spaced from longitudinal ends of electrodes by electrically insulating material. The electrically insulating material is sized to prevent electrical discharge from occurring between the electrode and the extension member adjacent thereto. In other embodiments, the extension members are fashioned from a lasing medium such as from a solid-state crystal lasing medium.
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