Ruggedized fiber optic laser for high stress environments
US9680279B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 3, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 13, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/23
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A fiber optic laser for use in high stress environments is provided. The fiber optic laser comprises a hollow spool structure housing a fiber in a spiral groove in an interior surface of said hollow spool structure, wherein the fiber is mechanically supported along an entirety of its length within the hollow spool structure. Fluid channels are formed within the hollow spool structure, wherein a quantity of coolant is movable through the fluid channels to provide high-precision thermal management of the fiber.
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