Abstract: A laser comprising an RF matching unit having an RF power input and an RF power output, an optical cavity including electrode apparatus extending along the optical cavity, receiving the RF power output and defining a discharge gap having a gaseous lasing medium disposed therein, the RF power output being operative to produce a population inversion in the gaseous lasing medium, and an arrangement for providing direct fluid cooling contact with the electrode apparatus generally along its entire extent.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
December 21, 1987
Date of Patent:
July 11, 1989
Assignees:
Alumor Lasers Ltd., Yissum-Research Development Company of the Hebrew University of Jerusalem