LOW STRESS OPTICS MOUNT USING THERMALLY CONDUCTIVE LIQUID METAL OR GEL

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12423738

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An optical assembly with mounting provided to effectively transfer heat away from an optic, such as a slab or waveguide amplifier or laser disk, while limiting internal stresses. The assembly includes an optic with a planar surface. A heat sink is positioned in the assembly with an upper surface next to the planar surface of the optic. The upper surface of the heat sink comprises a recessed surface defining a reservoir for containing a compliant heat transfer material. The assembly may further include a volume of the heat transfer material, such as a liquid metal or thermally conductive gel, in the reservoir of the heat sink. In one embodiment, the optic is a slab amplifier with a reflective coating or layer that directly contacts the heat transfer material in the heat sink reservoir or a foil or membrane is provided between the heat transfer material and the slab.

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LOCKHEED MARTIN COHERENT TECHNOLOGIES INCLOUISVILLE CO 80027

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bennett, Glenn Boulder , US 4 3
Browning, Michael Robert Littleton , US 2 25
Kukla, Mark Jon Brookline , US 4 34
Palomino, Steven Craig Longmont , US 2 25
Rubin, Lawrence Francis Lafayette , US 2 25
Schnal, Dane Lewis Boulder , US 2 25

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