Patent ID: 7421166
Filing Date: 2008-09-02
Classification: F02P,G02B,H01S

Abstract:
1. A laser spark system for providing a spark comprising: an optical pumping source, an optical distributor, and a plurality of distinct spark generators; said optical pumping source having a peak optical power less than 1,000 Watts; said optical distributor optically coupled to said optical pumping source; each spark generator from said plurality of distinct spark generators optically coupled to said optical distributor and capable of creating a high energy spark in a sequence directed by said optical distributor; each of said plurality of distinct spark generators are comprised of: a high reflectivity mirror, a Q-switch, and a laser media; said optical pumping source optically connected to said laser media and creating a pumping energy; said laser media made of a material that emits a lasing energy when exposed to said pumping energy; said high reflectivity mirror reflective to said lasing energy, and positioned adjacent to and optically connected to said Q-switch or said laser media along a pumping axis; said Q-switch adjacent to and optically connected to said laser media along said pumping axis; an output coupler and lens selected from the group consisting of both a lens and an output coupler or a single output coupler lens; and said laser media or said Q-switch adjacent to and optically connected to said output coupler and lens along said pumping axis.