Gain media edge treatment to suppress amplified spontaneous emission in a high power laser
US7894496B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 5, 2008 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 20, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S2301/02
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A novel method and apparatus for suppressing ASE and/or parasitic oscillation modes in a laser is introduced. By roughening one or more peripheral edges of a solid-state crystal or ceramic laser gain media and by bonding such edges to a predetermined electromagnetic absorbing material arranged adjacent to the entire outer surface of the peripheral edges of the roughened laser gain media, ASE, parasitic oscillation modes and/or residual pump energy can be effectively suppressed.
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