Multi-Stage Light Beam Amplification for High Power and Precision

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Solution Overview

Problem

Current light beam generating devices face challenges in producing high-power light beams with specific wavelengths and frequencies due to limitations in resonant cavity size, leading to lower power output and significant thermal effects.

Innovation Solution

A light beam processor comprising a first and second light beam amplifying apparatus, and a light source generating apparatus, where the first light beam amplifying apparatus performs initial amplification, and the second light beam amplifying apparatus performs secondary amplification, matching the emission peak parameter of the first apparatus with the absorption peak parameter of the second to enhance light absorption efficiency.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Power

If the resonant cavity length is increased to generate higher power light beam, then the power of light beam is improved, but the wavelength and frequency precision deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower of light beamVSAvoidwavelength and frequency precision
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSManufacturing precision

Solution Approach 1:

The patent divides the light amplification process into multiple stages using separate amplifying devices (first amplifying device 104 and second amplifying device 106). Each device operates at different power levels and can be optimized independently, allowing the system to achieve high overall power while maintaining wavelength precision through shorter effective cavity lengths in each stage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent implements a nested configuration where the first amplifying device 104 is positioned within or alongside the second amplifying device 106, with both devices sharing parts of the resonant cavity structure. This nesting allows compact arrangement of multiple amplification stages while maintaining precise wavelength control through the shorter physical dimensions of individual nested components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #7Nested doll (Nesting)

2Manufacturing precision

If the resonant cavity length is decreased to improve wavelength and frequency precision, then the wavelength precision is improved, but the power of light beam deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvewavelength and frequency precisionVSAvoidpower of light beam
Core Design Contradiction:
Manufacturing precisionVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the amplification function across multiple devices, allowing each short-cavity device to maintain wavelength precision while the cumulative effect of multiple devices achieves high power output. The first amplifying device 104 and second amplifying device 106 each contribute to the final power while maintaining compact dimensions for precision.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Solution Approach 2:

The patent merges the output of multiple amplifying devices to achieve high power while each device maintains short cavity length for precision. The combined output of the first amplifying device 104 and second amplifying device 106 produces the high-power light beam, with each device contributing a portion of the total power.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

3Power

If the resonant cavity length is increased to generate higher power light beam, then the power of light beam is improved, but thermal effects worsen

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepower of light beamVSAvoidthermal effect
Core Design Contradiction:
PowerVSObject-generated harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the heat generation and dissipation across multiple separate amplifying devices. Each device generates less heat individually due to shorter cavity lengths, and the distributed configuration allows better thermal management. The first amplifying device 104 and second amplifying device 106 can be thermally isolated or cooled independently, reducing cumulative thermal effects.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

4Device complexity

If a single amplification stage is used to simplify device structure, then the device complexity is reduced, but the power of light beam deteriorates

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvedevice structure simplicityVSAvoidpower of light beam
Core Design Contradiction:
Device complexityVSPower

Solution Approach 1:

The patent segments the amplification function into multiple stages with distinct devices, each optimized for specific power levels. The first amplifying device 104 performs initial amplification and the second amplifying device 106 performs further amplification, with each device having a relatively simple structure that can be independently optimized and maintained.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #1Segmentation

Applied Scientific Principles

This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.

Function Achieved in This Case

This configuration effectively increases the power of the generated light beam while minimizing thermal effects, addressing the limitations of existing technologies by achieving higher power output with improved precision.

Implementation Method 1

the first light beam amplifying apparatus is configured to perform an initial amplification on the light source beam to obtain an amplified light beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStimulated emission: Laser

Implementation Method 2

a parameter of an emission peak of the first light beam amplifying apparatus matches a parameter of an absorption peak of the second light beam amplifying apparatus

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectAbsorption: Absorption (EM radiation)

Implementation Method 3

the second light beam amplifying apparatus is configured to perform a secondary amplification on the amplified light beam to obtain a target light beam

Methodology Applied
Scientific EffectStimulated emission: Laser

Data Source

PatentUS20250105579A1Light beam processor
Publication Date: 2025.03.27 WUHAN RAYCUS FIBER LASER TECHNOLOGY CO LTD
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AI summary

A light beam processor includes a first light beam amplifying apparatus, a second light beam amplifying apparatus, and a light source generating apparatus. The light source generating apparatus is configured to emit a light source beam to the first light beam amplifying apparatus. The first light beam amplifying apparatus is configured to perform an initial amplification on the light source beam to obtain an amplified light beam. The second light beam amplifying apparatus is configured to perform a secondary amplification on the amplified light beam to obtain a target light beam. The target light beam is used as an output light beam of the light beam processor.