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Title: Variable emissivity laser thermal control system

Abstract

A laser thermal control system for a metal vapor laser maintains the wall temperature of the laser at a desired level by changing the effective emissivity of the water cooling jacket. This capability increases the overall efficiency of the laser. 8 figs.

Inventors:
Publication Date:
OSTI Identifier:
7157845
Patent Number(s):
US 5359614; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-000311
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
DOE Contract Number:  
W-7405-ENG-48
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 4 Jan 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
42 ENGINEERING; CONTROL SYSTEMS; DESIGN; METAL VAPOR LASERS; TEMPERATURE CONTROL; PERFORMANCE; CONTROL; GAS LASERS; LASERS; 426002* - Engineering- Lasers & Masers- (1990-)

Citation Formats

Milner, J R. Variable emissivity laser thermal control system. United States: N. p., 1994. Web.
Milner, J R. Variable emissivity laser thermal control system. United States.
Milner, J R. 1994. "Variable emissivity laser thermal control system". United States.
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abstractNote = {A laser thermal control system for a metal vapor laser maintains the wall temperature of the laser at a desired level by changing the effective emissivity of the water cooling jacket. This capability increases the overall efficiency of the laser. 8 figs.},
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year = {Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 1994},
month = {Tue Oct 25 00:00:00 EDT 1994}
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