Safe Operation and Alignment of the Variable Pulse Width Laser at the US Army Research Laboratory

Abstract

The variable pulse width laser at the US Army Research Laboratory can output a maximum of more than 5 J per pulse at pulse widths between 50 s to 10 ms. Maximum energy output is only achieved by proper alignment and laser operation. This report provides tips for safe operation to avoid damage to parts within the laser and provides details of a technique to align the variable pulse width laser that are not included in the operators manual.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 2016
Accession Number
AD1004601

Entities

People

  • Eric S. Collins
  • Jennifer L Gottfried

Organizations

  • United States Army Research Laboratory

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Capacitors
  • Electricity Meters
  • Fires
  • Heart Rate
  • High Voltage
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Diodes
  • Laser Ignition Systems
  • Lasers
  • Military Research
  • Mirrors
  • Peak Power
  • Power
  • Reflection
  • Voltage
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Electrical Engineering
  • Joint Military Operations and Doctrine.
  • Pulsed Power and Plasma Physics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy