摘要 |
<p>Improved laser power supply designed to provide the high electric field required for starting a laser. This invention has the capability of automatically readjusting after laser action is initiated to provide an optimum impedance match for high efficiency energy transfer. As shown in (Fig. 1), the invention includes variable means (21) for matching the impedance of a laser cavity (14) with a source of RF energy (12). In addition, means (16) are provided for sensing a change in the impedance of the laser cavity. The additional circuitry (32-46) utilizes the sensed change to vary the impedance of the matching elements (50 & 52) to provide and maintain an optimal coupling between the laser cavity (14) and the RF source (12).</p> |