US3707687A
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Dye laser tunable by longitudinal dispersion in the dye cell
Assignee: Newport Corp USA
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Filing: 1970-12-29
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Granted: 1972-12-26
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Expires: 1990-12-29
Abstract
Abstract A single mirror serves both as the output mirror for the pumping gas laser and the high reflectance mirror for the dye laser. THe mirror is formed on one surface of a lens having a low dispersion characteristic. The dye cell is positioned at the focus of the lens on the opposite side of the lens from the common mirror. The output of the dye laser is taken through a second mirror formed on an output lens of high dispersion material. Tuning is done by moving the output lens toward and away from the dye cell, or by varying the tilt of an etalon plate positioned between the dye cell and the output lens, or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Michael Hercher
- 👤 Harold Alan Pike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 02:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09; H01S3/091; H01S3/094; H01S3/094034; H01S3/02; H01S3/022; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/08081; H01S3/10; H01S3/105; H01S3/106; H01S3/1062
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
43 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein said means for controllably moving said movable lens is a piezoelectric crystal with a variable d.c. voltage supply connected thereto wherein motion motion of said crystal in response to said voltage is coupled to said movable lens.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3422370A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-12-26 | 1976-06-26 | 1976-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-12-26 | 1980-06-26 | 1980-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-12-26 | 1984-06-26 | 1984-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |