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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jan. 29, 2008
Filed:
May. 25, 2006
Gerald Francis Hermann, Westland, MI (US);
Thomas Robert Kugler, Williamston, MI (US);
Mohammed Naeem, Rugby, GB;
Keith Withnall, West Haddon, GB;
Walther Goethals, Best, NL;
David M. Filgas, Newbury Park, CA (US);
Gerald Francis Hermann, Westland, MI (US);
Thomas Robert Kugler, Williamston, MI (US);
Mohammed Naeem, Rugby, GB;
Keith Withnall, West Haddon, GB;
Walther Goethals, Best, NL;
David M. Filgas, Newbury Park, CA (US);
GSI Group Ltd., Warwickshire, GB;
Abstract
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.