Accession Number:

ADA056432

Title:

Unstable Resonators for Army Laser Designators,

Descriptive Note:

Corporate Author:

ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH NJ

Personal Author(s):

• Ewanizky,Theodore F.

Report Date:

1978-06-01

Pagination or Media Count:

12.0

Abstract:

The objective of this program was to investigate optical resonator properties relevant to the improvement of laser systems suitable for military designatorrangefinder 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.

Descriptors:

• *LASER TARGET DESIGNATORS
• *RESONATORS
• Q SWITCHING
• YAG LASERS
• ACCURACY
• LASER BEAMS
• BORESIGHTING
• MILITARY APPLICATIONS
• RANGE FINDING
• HAND HELD
• DISPERSION RELATIONS

Subject Categories:

• Lasers and Masers
• Optical Detection and Detectors

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE