Edward D Matthews

US Patent:

6678308, Jan 13, 2004

Filed:

Sep 6, 2002

Appl. No.:

10/236770

Inventors:

Edward W. Matthews - Irvine CA

Assignee:

The Boeing Company - Chicago IL

International Classification:

H01S 308

US Classification:

372 98, 372 95

Abstract:

The laser resonator system includes a first reflector; a second reflector; at least a first gain medium; a second gain medium; and, an Offner relay system. The first gain medium and the second gain medium are operatively positioned relative to the first and the second reflectors. The first and second gain media generate a laser beam. The Offner relay system is operatively positioned between the first and the second gain media for relaying the laser beam between the first and the second gain media. The laser resonator system uses the Offner relay system for optimal transmission of the laser beam between the two gain media.