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Reflector switched lasers

Patent ·
OSTI ID:5046545
This patent describes an improvement in a laser of the type including a continuous lasing medium, an adjustable mirror which, when properly aligned with the optical axis of the lasing medium, enables laser action and means for continuously exciting the lasing medium. The improvement comprises: means for switching the laser between on and off states including: electromagnetic means for changing the angle of the mirror between an aligned condition in which laser action takes place and a misaligned condition in which laser action is suppressed.
Assignee:
General Electric Co., Schenectady, NY (USA)
Patent Number(s):
US 5018150; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-403236
OSTI ID:
5046545
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English