摘要 |
<p>In accordance with the present invention, the laser comprises a housing (224) defining a plurality of compartments therein, a folded waveguide (146) is disposed. The folded waveguide defining a plurality of channels having a substantially rectangular cross section for guiding a laser beam. A plurality of electrodes disposed in the plurality of compartment is juxtaposed along opposite surfaces of the waveguide, with at least one power supply connected to the plurality of electrodes. Inductors are provided for suppressing the capacitance of the electrodes. The channels have a prescribed height to width ration with a corresponding Fresnel number. The channels are diposed within the waveguide so as to subtend a prescribed angular orientation between adjacent channels. A optical housing is mounted to the laser housing including a plurality of beam turning mechanisms.</p> |