Unstable Resonator Retrofitted Handheld Laser Designator

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Abstract:

A confocal, unstable resonant cavity and hybrid system was retrofitted to an existing Handheld Laser Designator HLD. Performance characteristics of the retrofitted laser with a conventional version are compared. Unique capabilities of the unstable resonator are described, and recommendations for future development based on test results and experimentation are included.

Author(s):
Ewanizky, T. F.
Author Organization(s):
ARMY ELECTRONICS RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT COMMAND FORT MONMOUTH NJ NIGHT VISION AND ELECTRO-OPTICS LABS
Descriptive Note:
Final technical rept.
Supplementary Note:
DOI: 10.21236/ADA057248
Pagination:
0025

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

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

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
DELNV-TR-78-2
Contract/Grant Number(s):
F04606-75-A-0030
Monitor Series:
ERADCOM
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_4.7.2_Installation Services; JCA_4.7_Base and Installations Support; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_1.3.2_Personnel Management
Communities of Interest:
Energy and Power Technologies
Descriptor(s):
*CAVITY RESONATORS, *LASER TARGET DESIGNATORS, *RETROFITTING, COOLING, HAND HELD, HYBRID SYSTEMS, NEODYMIUM LASERS, PULSE RATE, Q SWITCHING, REPETITION RATE, STABILITY, YAG LASERS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Lasers and Masers, Optical Detection and Detectors
Keyword(s):
*Confocal resonators
Report Date:
1978 Jun 01