Patent ID: 6377591
Filing Date: 2002-04-23
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
A modularized fiber optic laser system comprising:at least one master oscillator for producing a master laser signal; and a plurality of independent optical amplification modules responsive to said at least one master oscillator, wherein each optical amplification module comprises: a plurality of optical fiber amplifiers for receiving and amplifying respective portions of the master laser signal; at least one pump source associated with each optical fiber amplifier for pumping the respective optical fiber amplifier; a power source for providing power to said pump sources; and temperature control means for receiving and storing heat generated during operation of said optical amplification module, wherein each optical amplification module consumes no more than a first predetermined amount of power during operation and produces no more than a first predetermined amount of heat during operation, wherein said power source provides at least the first predetermined amount of power without recharging and without power generation, and wherein said temperature control means stores at least the first predetermined amount of heat such that each optical amplification module independently amplifies the respective portion of the master laser signal without thermal signature and without power generation.