Patent ID: 7274722
Filing Date: 2007-09-25
Classification: H01S

Abstract:
1. A CO 2 slab laser having a gas-filled chamber defined by a tubular housing, with at least two electrodes that extend axially into the tubular housing, said electrodes axially overlapping one another and forming a discharge chamber, and resonator mirrors provided within said housing, characterized in that said electrodes are each supported with fixed connections with end pieces at the opposite ends of said tubular housing, electrical lines connected to at least one of said electrodes for providing high frequency energy to said electrodes to create laser light, said tubular housing having a preselected inductance to provide stabilization of the discharge between said electrodes inside of said housing caused by the high frequency energy, said tubular housing being constructed of a tight housing that is at least partially metallic with said electrodes and related elements being in a compact assembly.