Unstable Resonator Retrofitted Handheld Laser Designator

Abstract

A confocal, unstable resonant cavity and hybrid system was retrofitted to an existing Handheld Laser Designator (HLD). Performance characteristics of the retrofitted laser with a conventional version are compared. Unique capabilities of the unstable resonator are described, and recommendations for future development based on test results and experimentation are included.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 1978
Accession Number
ADA057248

Entities

People

  • T. F. Ewanizky

Organizations

  • United States Army Communications-Electronics Command

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Air Platforms
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Beam Steering
  • Cavity Resonators
  • Electro-Optics
  • Fabrication
  • Far Field
  • Frequency
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Target Designators
  • Lasers
  • Near Field
  • Night Vision
  • Optics
  • Performance Tests
  • Repetition Rate
  • Resonators
  • Standards

Fields of Study

  • Engineering
  • Physics

Readers

  • Explosive Engineering.
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy