Patent ID: 6022592
Filing Date: 2000-02-08
Classification: C03C,H01S

Abstract:
A process for preparing a solid state dye laser in a composite glass matrix, without the use of polymerization initiators, comprising:a) preparing a porous silica gel;b) effecting thermal treatment thereof at a temperature of at least 500.degree. C. to produce a silica gel glass of sufficient strength to undergo impregnation with a laser dye solution;c) impregnating a laser dye dissolved in methylmethacrylate into said silica gel glass in a closed container; andd) effecting heat polymerization of said methylmethacrylate at a temperature of at least 60.degree. C., whereby there is formed a solid state final glass product having pores impregnated with a laser dye and with polymethylmethacrylate.