APPLICATIONS OF LASERS

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Abstract:

Fundamentally this article is a survey of applications of lasers. The applications are divided into six major areas precision measurements, communications, biological and medical, other scientific areas, metalworking, and miscellaneous. A table of the basic characteristics of the major types of lasers is provided so that the user can be made aware of the limitations and capabilities of lasers. Good examples of applications in each of these areas are described in some detail to illustrate which major properties of laser radiation are useful in that particular area. Most of the discussion pertains to present-day applications but in some instances what appear to be good future applications are also described. Seventy-two references to the technical literature that relate to applications are provided.

Author(s):
Stickley, C. M.
Author Organization(s):
AIR FORCE CAMBRIDGE RESEARCH LABS HANSCOM AFB MA
Descriptive Note:
Special reports
Supplementary Note:
A shorter version of a paper prepared for a seminar on lasers held in August 1964 at New York City under the sponsorship of the Education and Research Association. DOI: 10.21236/AD0609846
Pagination:
0042

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RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
AFCRL-SR-15, AFCRL-64-914
Project Number(s):
4645
Monitor Series:
64-914, AFCRL
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_1.2.3_Educating; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_5.2.2_Develop Knowledge and Situational Awareness; JCA_5.2_Understand; JCA_5.3_Planning
Modernization Areas:
Directed Energy; Hypersonics; Microelectronics
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*LASER APPLICATIONS, *MILITARY APPLICATIONS, SYMPOSIA, DEFENSE SYSTEMS, BIOLOGY, RETINA, METALLURGY, RUBY, ELECTRON OPTICS, SPACE COMMUNICATIONS, PHOTOGRAPHY, MACHINING, COMPUTERS, TRACKING
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers
Keyword(s):
RAMAN SPECTROSCOPY
Report Date:
1964 Nov 01