Location History:
- Las Cruces, NM (US) (2001)
- Albuquerque, NM (US) (2003 - 2015)
- Saint George, UT (US) (2014 - 2017)
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Title: The Innovative Contributions of Thomas M Shay
Introduction
Thomas M Shay is a prominent inventor based in Albuquerque, NM (US), known for his significant contributions to the field of telecommunications. With a total of 17 patents to his name, Shay has made remarkable advancements in laser generation technologies.
Latest Patents
Among his latest patents is a groundbreaking invention focused on laser generation using dual seeded nested and/or in-series Raman resonators for telecommunications applications. This invention involves seeding a desired N-order Stokes output and zeroth-order Stokes pump input into a rare-earth doped amplifier. The power of the zeroth-order Stokes signal is amplified before both signals enter a Raman amplifier comprised of N-1 Raman resonators, each uniquely tuned to one of the N-1 Stokes orders. The zeroth-order Stokes signal is converted to the N-1-order Stokes wavelength in steps, and the power level of the N-order Stokes wavelength is amplified as the two signals propagate through the Raman resonators. Each resonator includes a photosensitive Raman fiber located between a pair of Bragg gratings, allowing for controlled linewidths of the Stokes orders by offsetting the reflectivity bandwidths of each pair of Bragg gratings.
Another notable patent is the seeded Raman amplifier in a linear configuration for generating a 1240 nm laser. In this invention, a third-order Stokes wavelength seed signal at the desired output wavelength of 1240 nm and a zeroth-order Stokes wavelength signal at 1066 nm are input into a Raman amplifier comprised of two Raman resonators in a linear configuration. The first resonator converts the zeroth-order Stokes wavelength signal at 1066 nm into a first-order Stokes wavelength signal at 1118 nm, while also outputting the third-order Stokes wavelength seed signal at 1240 nm. The second resonator then converts the 1118 nm output from the first resonator into a second-order Stokes wavelength signal at 1176 nm, amplifying the 1240 nm seed signal power level.
Career Highlights
Throughout his career, Thomas M Shay has worked with notable organizations, including the United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Air Force and the New Mexico State University Technology Transfer Corporation. His work has significantly impacted the field of telecommunications and laser technology.
Collaborations
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