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Microwave transmission using a laser-generated plasma beam waveguide

  • US 6,377,436 B1
  • Filed: 04/05/2000
  • Issued: 04/23/2002
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/1999
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. An apparatus for transmitting microwave energy through the atmosphere comprising:

  • (a) one or more laser systems, whereby each said one or more laser systems produces a thin ionizing beam through the atmosphere;

    (b) a mechanical means for rotating said one or more laser systems such that said thin ionizing beam from said one or more laser systems produces a single conductive shell;

    (c) a microwave transmitter;

    (d) a means for coupling the output of said microwave transmitter to said conductive shell;

    whereby said single conductive shell acts as a waveguide for said output of said microwave transmitter.

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