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Title: Methods and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy to a surface

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1083440
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There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for providing a laser beam to borehole surface in a predetermined and energy deposition profile. The predetermined energy deposition profiles may be uniform or tailored to specific downhole applications. Optic assemblies for obtaining these predetermined energy deposition profiles are further provided.

Research Organization:
Foro Energy Inc. (Littleton, CO)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AR0000044
Assignee:
Foro Energy Inc. (Littleton, CO)
Patent Number(s):
8,424,617
Application Number:
12/544,094
OSTI ID:
1083440
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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