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Q-switched microlaser apparatus and method for use

US7649920B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2007
Grant dateJan 19, 2010
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH01S3/09415
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A monolithic passively Q switched microlaser includes an optically transparent heat conductive element bonded to a gain medium, which is in turn bonded to a saturable absorber, which may also be bonded to a second optically transparent heat conductive element. Only the gain medium and saturable absorber are disposed within the laser resonator.

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