Methods for reducing the loss of metal in a metal vapor laser

Patent · Mon Jan 01 00:00:00 EST 1990

OSTI ID:867547

Duncan, David B ^[1]; Alger, Terry W ^[2]

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1. Auburn, CA
2. Tracy, CA

Methods are provided for reducing loss of metal from a metal vapor laser by collecting metal present outside the hot zone of the laser and introducing or confining it in the hot zone.

• 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 4961199
• OSTI ID: 867547
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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