Athermal laser gain module
US8514906B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 23, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/1698
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A compact laser in accordance with an exemplary embodiment in the present disclosure includes a compact resonator structure using a non-planar resonator geometry of bulk components. The laser further includes a laser gain medium and a pump source integrated within an optical path of the resonator. Some embodiments contain modifications to the resonator structure for integration of the laser gain medium, for controlling the output from the laser, and/or for controlling the physical and operational parameters of the laser. Some embodiments contain modifications to the laser gain medium or other bulk components of the resonator to integrate these bulk components within the resonator structure.
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