The invention relates to a laser device comprising at least three linear laser gain volumes (12) for a gas to be excited, connecting elements (20) for connecting adjacent laser gain volumes, the laser gain volumes being mechanically coupled to other, and forming a common volumetric space, excitation
The invention relates to a laser device comprising at least three linear laser gain volumes (12) for a gas to be excited, connecting elements (20) for connecting adjacent laser gain volumes, the laser gain volumes being mechanically coupled to other, and forming a common volumetric space, excitation means (50) for the laser gain volumes for exciting the gas in the laser gain volumes for generating a laser light, mirrors (22) arranged in the connecting elements for reflecting laser light between the laser gain volumes, a totally reflecting rear mirror (44), and a partially reflecting output coupler (42) for coupling out a laser beam. The laser gain volumes are arranged in the shape of an open or closed ring surrounding a free central space (8) between them. The invention also relates to a method for marking an object.
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1. A laser device comprising: at least three linear laser gain volumes for a gas to be excited;connecting elements for connecting adjacent laser gain volumes, the laser gain volumes being mechanically coupled to each other, and forming a common volumetric space;excitation means for the laser gain vo
1. A laser device comprising: at least three linear laser gain volumes for a gas to be excited;connecting elements for connecting adjacent laser gain volumes, the laser gain volumes being mechanically coupled to each other, and forming a common volumetric space;excitation means for the laser gain volumes for exciting the gas in the laser gain volumes for generating a laser light;mirrors arranged in the connecting elements for reflecting laser light between the laser gain volumes;a totally reflecting rear mirror; anda partially reflecting output coupler for coupling out a laser beam,wherein the laser gain volumes are arranged in the shape of an open or closed ring surrounding a free central space between them, andwherein the laser device is configured to direct the laser beam into the free central space surrounded by the laser gain volumes. 2. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the laser gain volumes are arranged in a triangular, rectangular or square pattern. 3. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the laser gain volumes are arranged in a U-pattern. 4. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the laser gain volumes are arranged in one plane. 5. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein at least one of the connecting elements comprises an inner cavity which allows gas to flow between at least two adjacent laser gain volumes connected to the connecting element. 6. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the rear mirror is arranged at a first end of the common volumetric space, while the output coupler is arranged at the opposite second end of the common tubular space. 7. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the laser gain volumes are arranged in a loop, and an integrated output flange is provided which is connected between two laser gain volumes, the integrated output flange comprising the output coupler and the rear mirror. 8. The laser device according to claim 7, wherein the rear mirror is provided at a first face of the integrated output flange and the output coupler is provided at a second face of the integrated output flange. 9. The laser device according to claim 7, wherein the integrated output flange comprises an output mirror provided at a third face for deflecting the laser beam passing through the output coupler into a predetermined direction. 10. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the volumetric space is a closed gas system. 11. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the excitation means for at least one of the laser gain volumes include at least one radio frequency electrode which has a planar coil design. 12. The laser device according to claim 1, wherein the excitation means for at last one of the laser gain volumes include at least two radio frequency electrodes extending along a longitudinal axis of the respective laser gain volumes. 13. A method for marking an object with a laser device comprising: at least three linear laser gain volumes for a gas to be excited;connecting elements for connecting adjacent laser gain volumes, the laser gain volumes being mechanically coupled to each other, and forming a common volumetric space;excitation means for the laser gain volumes for exciting the gas in the laser gain volumes for generating a laser light;mirrors arranged in the connecting elements for reflecting laser light between the laser gain volumes;a totally reflecting rear mirror; anda partially reflecting output coupler for coupling out a laser beam,wherein the laser beam is directed to a free central space surrounded by the laser gain volumes. 14. The laser device of claim 1, wherein the adjacent laser gain volumes are mechanically coupled to each other by the connecting elements. 15. The method for marking an object of claim 13, wherein the adjacent laser gain volumes are mechanically coupled to each other by the connecting elements.
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