Lumonics Inc.

David Michael Filgas

A multi-element, uniformly pumped laser includes a plurality of laser medium elements, a pumping means, a highly reflective reflector and an output coupler. The pumping means includes at least one pumping element which simultaneously excites at least two of the laser medium elements. An alternate uniformly pumped ring laser and an alternate uniformly pumped laser amplifier are also disclosed.

Multiple element laser pumping chamber

A multi-element, folded beam laser includes a plurality of laser medium elements, pumping means, a highly reflective reflector, an output coupler and one or more beam directors for redirecting the beam through the elements and between the reflector and the output coupler. An alternate folded beam ring laser and an alternate folded beam laser amplifier are also disclosed.

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Danville, CA, United States of America

David Michael Filgas