Methods and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy to a surface
Abstract
There is provided a system, apparatus and methods for providing a laser beam to borehole surface in a predetermined and energy deposition profile. The predetermined energy deposition profiles may be uniform or tailored to specific downhole applications. Optic assemblies for obtaining these predetermined energy deposition profiles are further provided.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Foro Energy Inc. (Littleton, CO)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1083440
- Patent Number(s):
- 8424617
- Application Number:
- 12/544,094
- Assignee:
- Foro Energy Inc. (Littleton, CO)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
-
E - FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS E21 - EARTH DRILLING E21B - EARTH DRILLING, e.g. DEEP DRILLING
- DOE Contract Number:
- AR0000044
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 42 ENGINEERING
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Faircloth, Brian O, Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Koblick, Yeshaya, and Moxley, Joel F. Methods and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy to a surface. United States: N. p., 2013.
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Faircloth, Brian O, Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Koblick, Yeshaya, & Moxley, Joel F. Methods and apparatus for delivering high power laser energy to a surface. United States.
Faircloth, Brian O, Zediker, Mark S, Rinzler, Charles C, Koblick, Yeshaya, and Moxley, Joel F. Tue .
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