Laser optic protection
US9031110B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2013 |
| Grant date | May 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/0346
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The specification and drawings present an apparatus and a method for protecting lasers or other sources of high optical power from damage due to external sources of contamination using a concept of a sacrificial optical component and automatic laser shutdown based on a pressure indication of a substantial damage to the sacrificial optical component such as puncturing through that component.
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