Wavelength selectable laser systems and related methods
US8315283B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 23, 2008 |
| Grant date | Nov 20, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 26, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1656
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Laser systems and related methods are provided. In this regard, a representative laser system includes: a laser diode array that generates light; a first crystal having a cavity; an optical element operative to focus the generated light onto the first crystal such that the light generates a high-power circulating beam within the cavity; a second crystal positioned with respect to the first crystal such that the frequency of the high-power circulating beam is doubled; and a first coating applied to the first crystal and second coating applied to the second crystal, the first coating and the second coating being operative to cause at least a portion of the beam to be emitted within a particular wavelength range of the generated light.
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