Coupled waveguide laser array
This patent describes a coupled waveguide gas laser array. It comprises: first and second electrodes; first laser means disposed between the first and second electrodes for providing a first cavity along a first longitudinal axis and an output aperture at a first end thereof for providing a first beam in a first direction; second laser means disposed between the first and second electrodes for providing a second cavity along a second longitudinal axis substantially parallel to the first longitudinal axis. The second means having an output aperture at a first end thereof to provide a second beam in the first direction; an active medium disposed within the first and second cavities; means for coupling the first cavity to the second cavity; and a mirror mounted in a plane transverse to the longitudinal axes. The mirror having a first partially transmissive section mounted in optical alignment with the first beam and a second substantially reflective section mounted in optical alignment with the second beam.
- Assignee:
- California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA
- Patent Number(s):
- A; US 4884282
- Application Number:
- PPN: US 7-211886A
- OSTI ID:
- 7004675
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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