RDA Ruby Laser Frequency Doubler System

Abstract

This report describes the modification and updating of the Remote Raman system at Edgewood Arsenal. Several technical and engineering innovations were incorporated into the remote Raman system. These included: (1) Replacement of the existing KD*P (potassium dideuterium phosphate) doubling crystal with a more efficient RDA (rubidium dihydrogen arsenate) system. (2) Installation of a motorized drive on the polychromator positioning rails to facilitate alignment in the X and Y directions. (3) Addition of new mirror mounts in the ruby laser to increase long-term optical stability, and (4) The correction of various minor opitcal and mechanical problems. The modifications have resulted in an overall improvement in performance, stability, and ease of operation of the remote Raman Spectrometer.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Feb 01, 1976
Accession Number
ADB012269

Entities

People

  • E. Robert Schildkraut
  • Rene A. Rusche
  • Stanley M. Klainer

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Arsenicals
  • Assembly
  • Conversion
  • Crystal Holders
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Efficiency
  • Electronics
  • Engineering
  • Frequency
  • Harmonic Generators
  • Lasers
  • Metals
  • Radiation
  • Ruby Lasers
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Ultraviolet Radiation

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Aerospace Test and Evaluation
  • Electrical Engineering
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy