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Title: Variable emissivity laser thermal control system

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7157845

A laser thermal control system for a metal vapor laser maintains the wall temperature of the laser at a desired level by changing the effective emissivity of the water cooling jacket. This capability increases the overall efficiency of the laser. 8 figs.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-48
Assignee:
Dept. of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 5359614; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 8-000311
OSTI ID:
7157845
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 4 Jan 1993
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English