DocumentCode :
1105065
Title :
An improved scan laser with a VO2 programmable mirror
Author :
Chivian, Jay S. ; Scott, Marion W. ; Case, William E. ; Krasutsky, Nicholas J.
Author_Institution :
Vought Corporation Advanced Technology Center, Dallas, TX, USA
Volume :
21
Issue :
4
fYear :
1985
fDate :
4/1/1985 12:00:00 AM
Firstpage :
383
Lastpage :
390
Abstract :
A 10.6 μm scan laser has been constructed and operated with an off-axis cathode ray tube, high reflectance multilayer thin-film structures, and a tapered plasma discharge tube. Equations are given for the switching time of a high-reflectance spot on the VO2 and for the relation of scan laser output power to cavity geometry, cavity losses, and the gain of the active CO2 medium. A scan capability of 
easily resolvable directions was demonstrated, and sequential and randomly addressed spot rates of 105/s were achieved. The equations relating output power and cavity mode size were experimentally verified using a nonscanned beam.
easily resolvable directions was demonstrated, and sequential and randomly addressed spot rates of 105/s were achieved. The equations relating output power and cavity mode size were experimentally verified using a nonscanned beam.Keywords :
Carbon dioxide lasers; Light deflectors; Cathode ray tubes; Electron tubes; Equations; Geometrical optics; Nonhomogeneous media; Plasmas; Power generation; Power lasers; Reflectivity; Transistors;
fLanguage :
English
Journal_Title :
Quantum Electronics, IEEE Journal of
Publisher :
ieee
ISSN :
0018-9197
Type :
jour
DOI :
10.1109/JQE.1985.1072656
Filename :
1072656
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