Dual frequency optical cavity

Patent · Tue Jan 01 04:00:00 EST 1985

OSTI ID:865415

George, E Victor ^[1]; Schipper, John F ^[2]

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1. Livermore, CA
2. Palo Alto, CA

Method and apparatus for generating two distinct laser frequencies in an optical cavity, using a "T" configuration laser cavity and means for intermittently increasing or decreasing the index of refraction n of an associated transmission medium in one arm of the optical cavity to enhance laser action in one arm or the second arm of the cavity.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4510605
• OSTI ID: 865415
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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