Title: Acousto-optically tuned laser

Abstract: A tunable laser wherein the tuning element is intracavity and comprises a larizing prism for linearly polarizing the beam, and an electronically tunable filter backed by a retroreflective surface.

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Inventors: Hughes, Richard Swart (China Lake, CA, US)
Imbert, Michel Paul (Longjumeau, FR)
Nowicki, Thomas F. (New Milford, NJ, US)

Application Number: 576496
Filing Date: 1975-05-12
Publication_date: 1976-12-07
Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Secretary of the Navy (Washington, DC)
Primary Class(es): 372/20
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US Patent Ref:

3644015	Feb, 1972	Hearn	350/149.
3666349	May, 1972	Hubb, Jr.	350/149.
3679288	Jul, 1972	Harris	350/149.
3928814	Dec, 1975	Feichtner	331/94.

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Primary Examiner: Sikes, William L.
Assistant Examiner:
Attorney: Sciascia; R. S., Miller; Roy