Tunable, rare earth-doped solid state lasers

Patent · Tue Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1980

OSTI ID:863715

Emmett, John L ^[1]; Jacobs, Ralph R ^[2]; Krupke, William F ^[1]; Weber, Marvin J ^[3]

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1. Pleasanton, CA
2. Livermore, CA
3. Danville, CA

Laser apparatus comprising combinations of an excimer pump laser and a rare earth-doped solid matrix, utilizing the 5d-4f radiative transition in a rare earth ion to produce visible and ultra-violet laser radiation with high overall efficiency in selected cases and relatively long radiative lifetimes.

• 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 4233570
• OSTI ID: 863715
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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