Gsi Group Corporation

Thomas Robert Kugler

David M Filgas

Gerald Francis Hermann

Keith Withnall

Mohammed Naeem

Walther Goethals

Laser processing methods, systems and apparatus having a super-modulating power supply or pumping subsystem and high beam quality (i.e., brightness) are disclosed. The methods, systems and apparatus have significant benefits, improved operation characteristics and material processing capability over currently available methods, systems and apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the beam quality of a high power solid state laser is improved in the presence of thermal lensing. High power laser cutting, scribing, and welding results are improved with a combination of modulation and high beam quality while providing for improved processing speeds.

Methods and systems for laser processing a workpiece and methods and apparatus for controlling beam quality therein

Laser processing methods, systems and apparatus having a super-modulating power supply () or pumping subsystem () and high beam quality (i.e., brightness) are disclosed. The methods, systems and apparatus have significant benefits, improved operation characteristics and material processing capability over currently available methods, systems and apparatus. In at least one embodiment, the beam quality of a high power solid state laser () is improved in the presence of thermal lensing. High power laser cutting, scribing, and welding results are improved with a combination of modulation and high beam quality while providing for improved processing speeds.

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Williamston, MI, United States of America

Thomas Robert Kugler