Method and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy over long distances
US8511401B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 19, 2009 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE21B43/11
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
Systems, devices and methods for the transmission of 1 kW or more of laser energy deep into the earth and for the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems, devices and methods for the laser drilling of a borehole in the earth. These systems can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to advance such boreholes deep into the earth and at highly efficient advancement rates.
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