WICK FOR METAL VAPOR LASER
Assignee
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA AS REPRESENTED BY THE UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY
Filed
Nov 25, 1983
Granted
Sep 15, 1992
Location
Livermore CA (LLNL)
Abstract
An improved wick for a metal vapor laser is made of a refractory metal cylinder, preferably molybdenum or tungsten for a copper laser, which provides the wicking surface. Alternately, the inside surface of the ceramic laser tube can be metalized to form the wicking surface. Capillary action is enhanced by using wire screen, porous foam metal, or grooved surfaces. Graphite or carbon, in the form of chunks, strips, fibers or particles, is placed on the inside surface of the wick to reduce water, reduce metal oxides and form metal carbides.
Source: Google Patents
35 USC §181 Secrecy Order
Imposed
Jan 9, 1984
Rescinded
Mar 12, 1992
Duration
8 years, 2 months
Inventor
- 1DAVID B. DUNCAN
Sensitive facility: Livermore CA (LLNL)
Record Details
- Patent number
- US 5148440
- Application
- 06554869
- Aerospace match
- Yes
- Dataset source
- 35 USC §181 SO records
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