Laser beam generating apparatus

Patent · Sat Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1994

OSTI ID:869163

Warner, Bruce E ^[1]; Duncan, David B ^[2]

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1. Livermore, CA
2. Auburn, CA

Laser beam generating apparatus including a septum segment disposed longitudinally within the tubular structure of the apparatus. The septum provides for radiatively dissipating heat buildup within the tubular structure and for generating relatively uniform laser beam pulses so as to minimize or eliminate radial pulse delays (the chevron effect).

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA (United States)
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 5287369
• OSTI ID: 869163
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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