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High power laser perforating tools and systems

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1129396
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ystems devices and methods for the transmission of 1 kW or more of laser energy deep into the earth and for the suppression of associated nonlinear phenomena. Systems, devices and methods for the laser perforation of a borehole in the earth. These systems can deliver high power laser energy down a deep borehole, while maintaining the high power to perforate such boreholes.
Research Organization:
Foro Energy, Inc., Littleton, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
AR0000044
Assignee:
Foro Energy, Inc. (Littleton, CO)
Patent Number(s):
8,701,794
Application Number:
13/800,559
OSTI ID:
1129396
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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