US3967212A
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Flash lamp pumped dye laser
Assignee: LDC Analytical Inc
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Filing: 1974-08-19
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Granted: 1976-06-29
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Expires: 1994-08-19
Abstract
Abstract An optical cavity for a flash lamp pumped dye laser including a pumping cavity, a birefringent filter and a plurality of frequency doubling crystals. Within the pumping cavity the flash lamp is cooled by forced air convection and operated with a D.C. simmer current. Simultaneously, the dye carrying conduit within the pumping cavity is cooled with water. The operating life of the dye is increased by using selectable filters to remove the ultraviolet radiation eminating from the flash lamp before it falls on the dye. The construction of the pumping cavity permits changing the flash lamp and the dye conduit without disturbing the optical path of the laser.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel J. Dere
- 👤 Richard W. Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:02
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01S; H01S3/00; H01S3/02; H01S3/022; H01S3/09; H01S3/091; H01S3/0915; H01S3/092; H01S3/093; H01S3/05; H01S3/08; H01S3/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for optically stimulating a dye laser with a flash lamp, comprising: means for rigidly supporting a pumping cavity; first and second optical refracting end walls co-axially mounted on the supporting means for transmitting laser light along an optical light path through the pumping cavity between said end walls; a flash lamp mounted on the supporting means; a dye tube removably mounted on the supporting means between the end walls, parallel with the flash lamp and proximate thereto for carrying liquid dye, said optical light path passing longitudinally through the dye tube; means for removably mounting said dye tube on the supporting means so that said dye tube can be removed or interchanged without disturbing the first and second optical end walls; and a reflecting pumping cavity wall for focusing the light from the flash lamp onto the dye tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for optically stimulating a dye laser with a flash lamp, comprising: means for rigidly supporting a pumping cavity; first and second optical refracting end walls co-axially mounted on the supporting means for transmitting laser light along an optical light path through the pumping cavity between said end walls; a flash lamp mounted on the supporting means; a dye tube removably mounted on the supporting means between the end walls, parallel with the flash lamp and proximate thereto for carrying liquid dye, said optical light path passing longitudinally through the dye tube; means for removably mounting said dye tube on the supporting means so that said dye tube can be removed or interchanged without disturbing the first and second optical end walls; and a reflecting pumping cavity wall for focusing the light from the flash lamp onto the dye tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for optically stimulating a dye laser with a flash lamp, comprising: means for rigidly supporting a pumping cavity; first and second optical refracting end walls co-axially mounted on the supporting means for transmitting laser light along an optical light path through the pumping cavity between said end walls; a flash lamp removably mounted on the supporting means; means for removably mounting said flash lamp on the supporting means so that said flash lamp can be removed or interchanged without disturbing the first and second optical end walls; a dye tube mounted on the supporting means between the end walls; parallel with the flash lamp and proximate thereto for carrying liquid dye, said optical light path passing longitudinally through the dye tube; and a reflecting pumping cavity wall for focusing the light from the flash lamp onto the dye tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
140 words
Apparatus for optically stimulating a dye laser with a flash lamp, comprising: means for rigidly supporting a pumping cavity; first and second optical refracting end walls co-axially mounted on the supporting means for transmitting laser light along an optical light path through the pumping cavity between said end walls; a flash lamp removably mounted on the supporting means; means for removably mounting said flash lamp on the supporting means so that said flash lamp can be removed or interchanged without disturbing the first and second optical end walls; a dye tube mounted on the supporting means between the end walls; parallel with the flash lamp and proximate thereto for carrying liquid dye, said optical light path passing longitudinally through the dye tube; and a reflecting pumping cavity wall for focusing the light from the flash lamp onto the dye tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
The apparatus of claim 2 wherein said apparatus further includes means for removably mounting said flash lamp, said dye tube, and said cavity wall without disturbing the first and second optical end walls.
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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) | 1979-06-29 | 1979-12-29 | 1980-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-29 | 1983-12-29 | 1984-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-29 | 1987-12-29 | 1988-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |