Michael R Berman

Title: Michael R. Berman: Inventor of an All-Gas-Phase Iodine Laser

Introduction

Michael R. Berman is an inventor associated with Springfield, Virginia. His patent work includes a continuous-wave all-gas-phase iodine laser, a design intended to offer practical advantages over earlier aqueous-based chemical oxygen iodine lasers. Berman is credited with 1 patent.

Latest Patents

Berman’s listed patent, “Continuous Wave All Gas Phase Iodine Laser (AGIL),” describes a laser operating at 1.315 micrometers on an electronic transition of atomic iodine. The system uses energy transfer between metastable nitrogen chloride molecules and ground-state iodine atoms to produce continuous-wave laser output.

The patent describes potential advantages over aqueous-based systems, including reduced weight, operation in zero gravity, and heat rejection through the exhaust. These features make the design relevant to applications where mass, operating environment, and thermal management are important considerations.

Career Highlights

Berman’s listed patent is associated with the United States of America as Represented by the Secretary of the Air Force. The invention reflects research into gas-phase laser systems and alternative approaches to chemical laser operation.

Collaborations

Berman’s listed coworkers include Timothy J. Madden and Thomas L. Henshaw. Their names are associated with the collaborative work on the all-gas-phase iodine laser.

Conclusion

Michael R. Berman’s patent describes an all-gas-phase iodine laser designed to provide lighter weight, zero-gravity operation, and exhaust-based heat rejection. It represents a focused contribution to laser technology and chemical laser system design.