公开(公告)号：US20130064993A1

公开(公告)日：2013-03-14

申请号：US13229840

申请日：2011-09-12

Applicant: Alexander M. Rubenchik ,  Joseph C. Farmer ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Jon Rankin

Inventor： Alexander M. Rubenchik ,  Joseph C. Farmer ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Jon Rankin

IPC: B05D1/00 ,  B05C5/00

CPC classification number: H05K3/14 ,  C23C14/14 ,  C23C14/28 ,  H05K3/10 ,  H05K2203/0528 ,  H05K2203/107 ,  H05K2203/1527

Abstract: A technique for bonding two dissimilar materials includes positioning a second material over a first material at an oblique angle and applying a tamping layer over the second martial. A laser beam is directed at the second material that generates a plasma at the location of impact on the second material. The plasma generates pressure that accelerates a portion of the second material to a very high velocity and towards the first material. The second material impacts the first material causing bonding of the two materials.

Abstract translation: 用于接合两种不同材料的技术包括将第二材料以倾斜角度定位在第一材料上并且在第二武术上施加捣实层。 激光束被引导到在第二材料的冲击位置产生等离子体的第二材料。 等离子体产生将第二材料的一部分加速到非常高的速度并朝向第一材料的压力。 第二种材料会影响第一种材料，导致两种材料的结合。

公开(公告)号：US07960671B2

公开(公告)日：2011-06-14

申请号：US11608210

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris ,  Chanh H. Truong ,  James D. Wintemute

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris ,  Chanh H. Truong ,  James D. Wintemute

IPC: B23K26/00

CPC classification number: B29C39/12 ,  B29C39/006 ,  B29C39/021 ,  C21D7/06

Abstract: A method for laser shock processing a device, including a metallic body having a surface, comprises conformally applying a compliant solid material to the first region on the surface of the metallic body and applying a layer of ablative material to the second region on the surface of the metallic body. A damping liquid is flowed over the layer of ablative material. An array of pulses of laser energy is directed through the damping fluid to impact the layer of ablative material on the surface and peen the surface in the second region. The pulses induce pressure waves within the metallic body which propagate to the surface in the first region. The compliant solid material acts as a momentum trap, so that the acoustic waves are at least partially coupled into the compliant solid material and attenuated outside of the metallic body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于激光冲击加工的方法，包括具有表面的金属体的装置包括将柔性固体材料适形地施加到金属体表面上的第一区域，并将一层可消融材料施加到第二区域的表面上， 金属体。 阻尼液体流过烧蚀材料层。 激光能量的脉冲阵列被引导通过阻尼流体以冲击表面上的烧蚀材料层，并在第二区域中喷涂表面。 脉冲引起金属体内的压力波，其传播到第一区域中的表面。 柔性固体材料用作动量阱，使得声波至少部分地耦合到柔性固体材料中并且衰减到金属体的外部。

公开(公告)号：US20070138157A1

公开(公告)日：2007-06-21

申请号：US11608210

申请日：2006-12-07

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz Harris ,  Chanh Truong ,  James Wintemute

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz Harris ,  Chanh Truong ,  James Wintemute

IPC: B23K26/00 ,  B29C65/16

CPC classification number: B29C39/12 ,  B29C39/006 ,  B29C39/021 ,  C21D7/06

Abstract: A method for laser shock processing a device, including a metallic body having a surface, comprises conformally applying a compliant solid material to the first region on the surface of the metallic body and applying a layer of ablative material to the second region on the surface of the metallic body. A damping liquid is flowed over the layer of ablative material. An array of pulses of laser energy is directed through the damping fluid to impact the layer of ablative material on the surface and peen the surface in the second region. The pulses induce pressure waves within the metallic body which propagate to the surface in the first region. The compliant solid material acts as a momentum trap, so that the acoustic waves are at least partially coupled into the compliant solid material and attenuated outside of the metallic body.

Abstract translation: 一种用于激光冲击加工的方法，包括具有表面的金属体的装置包括将柔性固体材料适形地施加到金属体表面上的第一区域，并将一层可消融材料施加到第二区域的表面上， 金属体。 阻尼液体流过烧蚀材料层。 激光能量的脉冲阵列被引导通过阻尼流体以冲击表面上的烧蚀材料层，并在第二区域中喷涂表面。 脉冲引起金属体内的压力波，其传播到第一区域中的表面。 柔性固体材料用作动量阱，使得声波至少部分地耦合到柔性固体材料中并且衰减到金属体的外部。

公开(公告)号：US07180918B2

公开(公告)日：2007-02-20

申请号：US10696989

申请日：2003-10-30

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

IPC: H01S3/115 ,  H01S3/10

CPC classification number: H01S3/115 ,  C21D10/005 ,  C21D2221/00 ,  H01S3/083 ,  H01S3/10038 ,  H01S3/10076 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S3/107 ,  H01S3/1305 ,  H01S3/137 ,  H01S3/2333

Abstract: A method of operating a laser to obtain an output pulse having a single wavelength, comprises inducing an intracavity loss into a laser resonator having an amount that prevents oscillation during a time that energy from the pump source is being stored in the gain medium. Gain is built up in the gain medium with energy from the pump source until formation of a single-frequency relaxation oscillation pulse in the resonator. Upon detection of the onset of the relaxation oscillation pulse, the intracavity loss is reduced, such as by Q-switching, so that the built-up gain stored in the gain medium is output from the resonator in the form of an output pulse at a single frequency. An electronically controllable output coupler is controlled to affect output pulse characteristics. The laser acts a master oscillator in a master oscillator power amplifier configuration. The laser is used for laser peening.

Abstract translation: 一种操作激光以获得具有单一波长的输出脉冲的方法，包括在具有在来自泵浦源的能量被存储在增益介质中的时间内引起具有防止振荡的量的激光谐振器的腔内损耗。 增益在增益介质中由泵浦源产生能量，直到在谐振器中形成单频弛豫振荡脉冲。 在检测到弛豫振荡脉冲的开始时，例如通过Q开关来减小腔内损耗，使得存储在增益介质中的累积增益以输出脉冲的形式从谐振器输出 单频。 控制电子可控输出耦合器以影响输出脉冲特性。 激光器以主振荡器功率放大器配置为主振荡器。 激光用于激光喷丸处理。

公开(公告)号：US07110171B2

公开(公告)日：2006-09-19

申请号：US10766224

申请日：2004-01-28

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

IPC: H01S3/13 ,  H01S3/08

CPC classification number: H01S3/2333 ,  C21D10/005 ,  H01S3/10076 ,  H01S3/305

Abstract: A laser system includes an optical path having an intracavity relay telescope with a telescope focal point for imaging an output of the gain medium between an image location at or near the gain medium and an image location at or near an output coupler for the laser system. A kinematic mount is provided within a vacuum chamber, and adapted to secure beam baffles near the telescope focal point. An access port on the vacuum chamber is adapted for allowing insertion and removal of the beam baffles. A first baffle formed using an alignment pinhole aperture is used during alignment of the laser system. A second tapered baffle replaces the alignment aperture during operation and acts as a far-field baffle in which off angle beams strike the baffle a grazing angle of incidence, reducing fluence levels at the impact areas.

Abstract translation: 激光系统包括具有腔内中继望远镜的光路，其具有望远镜焦点，用于在增益介质附近或附近的图像位置与激光系统的输出耦合器处或附近的图像位置成像增益介质的输出。 运动支架设置在真空室内，并适用于将望远镜焦点附近的光束挡板固定。 真空室上的进入口适于允许光束挡板的插入和移除。 在激光系统对准期间使用使用对准针孔孔形成的第一挡板。 第二锥形挡板在操作期间取代了对准孔，并且用作远场挡板，其中偏转角射束将挡板撞击入射角，从而降低冲击区域的注量水平。

公开(公告)号：US20060000988A1

公开(公告)日：2006-01-05

申请号：US10883240

申请日：2004-06-30

Applicant: Brent Stuart ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Mark Hermann ,  James Armstrong

Inventor： Brent Stuart ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Mark Hermann ,  James Armstrong

IPC: G01J1/00 ,  G01S7/36

CPC classification number: F41H13/0056 ,  G01S7/495

Abstract: A countermeasure system for use by a target to protect against an incoming sensor-guided threat. The system includes a laser system for producing a broadband beam and means for directing the broadband beam from the target to the threat. The countermeasure system comprises the steps of producing a broadband beam and directing the broad band beam from the target to blind or confuse the incoming sensor-guided threat.

Abstract translation: 目标使用的对策系统，以防止传入传感器引导的威胁。 该系统包括用于产生宽带波束的激光系统和用于将宽带波束从目标引导到威胁的装置。 对策系统包括以下步骤：产生宽带波束并引导来自目标的宽带波束以盲目或混淆传入的传感器引导的威胁。

公开(公告)号：US08009283B2

公开(公告)日：2011-08-30

申请号：US12471452

申请日：2009-05-25

Applicant: Kai N LaFortune ,  Randall Hurd ,  Scott N Fochs ,  Mark D Rotter ,  Lloyd Hackel

Inventor： Kai N LaFortune ,  Randall Hurd ,  Scott N Fochs ,  Mark D Rotter ,  Lloyd Hackel

IPC: G01B11/26

CPC classification number: H01S3/08059 ,  G01J1/4257 ,  G01J9/00 ,  G02B26/001 ,  G02B27/1006 ,  G02B27/108 ,  G02B27/14 ,  G02B27/141 ,  G02B27/145 ,  H01S3/0014 ,  H01S3/086 ,  H01S3/0941 ,  H01S3/1307 ,  H01S3/1611 ,  H01S3/1643 ,  H01S3/2316

Abstract: Wavefront control techniques are provided for the alignment and performance optimization of optical devices. A Shack-Hartmann wavefront sensor can be used to measure the wavefront distortion and a control system generates feedback error signal to optics inside the device to correct the wavefront. The system can be calibrated with a low-average-power probe laser. An optical element is provided to couple the optical device to a diagnostic/control package in a way that optimizes both the output power of the optical device and the coupling of the probe light into the diagnostics.

Abstract translation: 提供了波前控制技术，用于光学器件的对准和性能优化。 Shack-Hartmann波前传感器可用于测量波前畸变，并且控制系统向设备内的光学器件产生反馈误差信号以校正波前。 该系统可以用低平均功率探头激光器进行校准。 提供光学元件以将光学器件耦合到诊断/控制封装，其方式是优化光学器件的输出功率和将探测光耦合到诊断中。

公开(公告)号：US20090294424A1

公开(公告)日：2009-12-03

申请号：US12506530

申请日：2009-07-21

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz Harris

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz Harris

IPC: B23K26/00

CPC classification number: H01S3/115 ,  C21D10/005 ,  C21D2221/00 ,  H01S3/083 ,  H01S3/10038 ,  H01S3/10076 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S3/107 ,  H01S3/1305 ,  H01S3/137 ,  H01S3/2333

Abstract: A method of operating a laser to obtain an output pulse having a single wavelength, comprises inducing an intracavity loss into a laser resonator having an amount that prevents oscillation during a time that energy from the pump source is being stored in the gain medium. Gain is built up in the gain medium with energy from the pump source until formation of a single-frequency relaxation oscillation pulse in the resonator. Upon detection of the onset of the relaxation oscillation pulse, the intracavity loss is reduced, such as by Q-switching, so that the built-up gain stored in the gain medium is output from the resonator in the form of an output pulse at a single frequency. An electronically controllable output coupler is controlled to affect output pulse characteristics. The laser acts a master oscillator in a master oscillator power amplifier configuration. The laser is used for laser peening.

Abstract translation: 一种操作激光以获得具有单一波长的输出脉冲的方法，包括在具有在来自泵浦源的能量被存储在增益介质中的时间内引起具有防止振荡的量的激光谐振器的腔内损耗。 增益在增益介质中由泵浦源产生能量，直到在谐振器中形成单频弛豫振荡脉冲。 在检测到弛豫振荡脉冲的开始时，例如通过Q开关来减小腔内损耗，使得存储在增益介质中的累积增益以输出脉冲的形式从谐振器输出 单频。 控制电子可控输出耦合器以影响输出脉冲特性。 激光器以主振荡器功率放大器配置为主振荡器。 激光用于激光喷丸处理。

公开(公告)号：US07573001B2

公开(公告)日：2009-08-11

申请号：US11258807

申请日：2005-10-26

Applicant: C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

Inventor： C. Brent Dane ,  Lloyd Hackel ,  Fritz B. Harris

IPC: B23K26/00

CPC classification number: H01S3/115 ,  C21D10/005 ,  C21D2221/00 ,  H01S3/083 ,  H01S3/10038 ,  H01S3/10076 ,  H01S3/105 ,  H01S3/107 ,  H01S3/1305 ,  H01S3/137 ,  H01S3/2333

Abstract: A method of operating a laser to obtain an output pulse having a single wavelength, comprises inducing an intracavity loss into a laser resonator having an amount that prevents oscillation during a time that energy from the pump source is being stored in the gain medium. Gain is built up in the gain medium with energy from the pump source until formation of a single-frequency relaxation oscillation pulse in the resonator. Upon detection of the onset of the relaxation oscillation pulse, the intracavity loss is reduced, such as by Q-switching, so that the built-up gain stored in the gain medium is output from the resonator in the form of an output pulse at a single frequency. An electronically controllable output coupler is controlled to affect output pulse characteristics. The laser acts a master oscillator in a master oscillator power amplifier configuration. The laser is used for laser peening.

Abstract translation: 一种操作激光以获得具有单一波长的输出脉冲的方法，包括在具有在来自泵浦源的能量被存储在增益介质中的时间内引起具有防止振荡的量的激光谐振器的腔内损耗。 增益在增益介质中由泵浦源产生能量，直到在谐振器中形成单频弛豫振荡脉冲。 在检测到弛豫振荡脉冲的开始时，例如通过Q开关来减小腔内损耗，使得存储在增益介质中的累积增益以输出脉冲的形式从谐振器输出 单频。 控制电子可控输出耦合器以影响输出脉冲特性。 激光器以主振荡器功率放大器配置为主振荡器。 激光用于激光喷丸处理。

公开(公告)号：US20070221641A1

公开(公告)日：2007-09-27

申请号：US11400618

申请日：2006-04-06

Applicant: Lloyd Hackel ,  Tania Zaleski ,  Hao-Lin Chen ,  Michael Hill ,  Kevin Liu

Inventor： Lloyd Hackel ,  Tania Zaleski ,  Hao-Lin Chen ,  Michael Hill ,  Kevin Liu

IPC: B23K26/00

CPC classification number: B23K26/356

Abstract: A laser peening process for the densification of metal surfaces and sub-layers and for changing surface chemical activities provides retardation of the up-take and penetration of atoms and molecules, particularly Hydrogen, which improves the lifetime of such laser peened metals. Penetration of hydrogen into metals initiates an embrittlement that leaves the material susceptible to cracking.

Abstract translation: 用于金属表面和亚层的致密化和用于改变表面化学活性的激光喷丸方法提供了原子和分子（特别是氢）的上升和穿透的延迟，这提高了这种激光喷丸金属的寿命。 氢气渗透到金属中会导致脆化，使得材料易于破裂。