High energy laser thermal management
US8023542B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 20, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 7, 2030 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/0407
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods and systems are disclosed for cooling a laser, such as a high average power (HAP) solid state laser (SSL). A coolant that has been heated from previous use can be conditioned by transferring heat from the coolant to a phase change medium. The conditioned coolant can then be re-used to cool the laser. In this manner, a low cost, lightweight, compact cooling system that generates comparatively quiescent flow at comparatively high flow rates can be provided.
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