Unstable Resonators for Army Laser Designators,

Abstract

The objective of this program was to investigate optical resonator properties relevant to the improvement of laser systems suitable for military designator/rangefinder applications. A study of the particular characteristics of a negative-branch, unstable resonator laser was performed. Laboratory experimentation revealed unique aspects which offer a new approach to solutions of existing technological problems of: beam quality, operational efficiency and reliability, and boresight stability.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA056432

Entities

People

  • Theodore F. Ewanizky

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Beam Steering
  • Dye Lasers
  • Far Field
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Resonators
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Lasers
  • Light (Electromagnetic Radiation)
  • Liquid Dye Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Misalignment
  • Optics
  • Radiation
  • Reliability
  • Standards
  • Target Discrimination
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy