Remote UV laser system and methods of use
US6822978B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 23, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/2383
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A laser apparatus includes a modelocked laser system with a high reflector and an output coupler that define an oscillator cavity. An output beam is produced from the oscillator cavity. A gain medium and a modelocking device are positioned in the oscillator cavity. A diode pump source produces a pump beam that is incident on the gain medium. A second harmonic generator is coupled to the oscillator cavity. A third harmonic generator that produces a UV output beam, is coupled to the second harmonic generator. A photonic crystal fiber is provided with a proximal end coupled to the laser system. A delivery device is coupled to a distal portion of the photonic crystal fiber.
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