US3879679A
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Compton effect lasers
Assignee: Thales SA
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Filing: 1973-05-15
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Granted: 1975-04-22
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Expires: 1993-05-15
Abstract
Abstract In order to substantially increase the power output of Compton effect lasers, the invention provides for the electron beam to be located inside the cavity containing the photon radiation with which it is to interact. In the Figure, the reference 40 illustrates the cavity and the surface covered with dots, the electron beam; 30 is the accelerator device. The direction of the horizontal arrow is that taken by the emergent photon radiation.
Inventors
- 👤 Georges Mourier
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:16
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/09; H01S3/0903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A Compton-effect laser for generating photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 comprising, an evacuated chamber includIng a resonant cavity; means for producing a high energy electron beam having an orbit wholly contained within said cavity; means for inserting photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 into said cavity for interaction with said high energy electron beam for producing photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 and means for extracting said photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from said cavity.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A Compton-effect laser for generating photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 comprising, an evacuated chamber includIng a resonant cavity; means for producing a high energy electron beam having an orbit wholly contained within said cavity; means for inserting photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 into said cavity for interaction with said high energy electron beam for producing photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 and means for extracting said photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from said cavity.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A Compton-effect laser for generating photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 comprising, an evacuated chamber includIng a resonant cavity; means for producing a high energy electron beam having an orbit wholly contained within said cavity; means for inserting photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 into said cavity for interaction with said high energy electron beam for producing photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 and means for extracting said photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from said cavity.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A Compton-effect laser for generating photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 comprising, an evacuated chamber includIng a resonant cavity; means for producing a high energy electron beam having an orbit wholly contained within said cavity; means for inserting photon radiation of frequency Nu 1 into said cavity for interaction with said high energy electron beam for producing photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 and means for extracting said photon radiation of frequency Nu 2 from said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
A Compton-effect laser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said cavity is said evacuated chamber.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
24 words
A Compton-effect laser as claimed in claim 1, wherein said means for describing a high energy electron beam includes an induced magnetic field accelerator.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A Compton-effect laser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the energy of the electrons in said high energy electron beam is 5 MeV, and the frequencies Nu 1 and Nu 2 are respectively 3000 MHz and 1200 GHz.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
A Compton-effect laser as claimed in claim 1, wherein the frequency Nu 1 is that of a CO2 laser, and the frequency Nu 2 is 70 GHz.
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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) | 1978-04-21 | 1978-10-21 | 1979-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-04-21 | 1982-10-21 | 1983-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-04-21 | 1986-10-21 | 1987-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |