Q-Switched Raman laser system

Patent · Mon Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1984

OSTI ID:865574

George, E Victor ^[1]

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1. Livermore, CA

Method and apparatus for use of a Raman or Brillouin switch together with a conventional laser and a saturable absorber that is rapidly bleached at a predetermined frequency .nu.=.nu..sub.0, to ultimately produce a Raman or Brillouin pulse at frequency .nu.=.nu..sub.0 .+-..nu..sub.Stokes.

• 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 4538274
• OSTI ID: 865574
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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