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Tunable laser apparatus and methods

US7529280B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2006
Grant dateMay 5, 2009
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Expiry dateJul 25, 2026

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S5/18366
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tunable laser has a first optical element spaced apart from a second optical element to form a laser cavity of fixed length there between. An optical gain medium is in at least part of the laser cavity A third optical element is selectively spaced apart from and facing the first optical element or is selectively spaced apart from and facing the second optical element.

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