Production Engineering for Growth of Synthetic Calcite Polarizer Material

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Abstract:

A preliminary production engineering program was completed for the growth of synthetic calcite for crystal polarizers. Starting meterials were powdered high purity CaCO3, natural calcite of uniform composition, or solution recrystallized CaCO3. Both 1.5 and 3.0 inch diameter autoclaves were used to establish most growth variables. Solutions of 6 m K2CO3 were used for mineralizers. Techniques were perfected for the operation of silver lined autoclaves with 9.0 inch diameter x 9 feet long cavities. For runs extending up to 60 days, about 3 - 4 mm thick sections of new material were grown on seeds. A number of chemical and physical tests established the high quality reproduction of natural calcite which is used in conjunction with electrooptically Q switched lasers.

Author(s):
Belt, Roger F. ; Kinloch, D. Reed ; Puttbach, Richard C.
Author Organization(s):
LITTON SYSTEMS INC MORRIS PLAINS NJ AIRTRON DIV
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. Jul 1971-Jul 1974
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA008043
Pagination:
0135

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release
Distribution Statement:
Approved For Public Release; Distribution Is Unlimited.

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
R11-599
Contract/Grant Number(s):
DAAB05-71-C-2636
Monitor Series:
ECOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_4.6_Engineering; JCA_4.6.1_General Engineering; JCA_4.1_Deployment and Distribution; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_JCA_4.1.2_Sustain the Force; JCA_5.3.2_Apply Situational Understanding; JCA_5.6.3_Assess Achievement of Objectives; JCA_5.6_Monitor; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Communities of Interest:
Ground and Sea Platforms
Descriptor(s):
*CALCITE, *CRYSTAL GROWTH, AUTOCLAVES, CARBONATES, LASERS, OPTICAL PROPERTIES, POLARIZATION, POLARIZING FILTERS, PRODUCTION ENGINEERING, Q SWITCHING, SINGLE CRYSTALS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Crystallography, Optics
Keyword(s):
*Polarizers, Hydrothermal crystal growth, Q switched lasers
Report Date:
1974 Aug 01