Laser diode assembly for laser scanner system

Details Laser diode assembly for laser scanner system Laser diode assembly for laser scanner system

1992-08-07

1994-07-05

Epps, Georgia Y.

Coherent light generators

Particular resonant cavity

Specified cavity component

372 38, 372101, H01S 308

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053274512

ABSTRACT:
A laser source arrangement is provided for use in a laser instrument of a kind used to transmit a scan pattern to a target which is spaced from the laser instrument and to detect light reflected from the target. The laser source arrangement preferably comprises a laser diode for producing a laser beam used to form the scan pattern. The laser diode is characterized by astigmatism which is subject to variation with the temperature of the case of the diode. The arrangement further includes drive apparatus for driving the laser diode in a pulsed mode having a duty cycle which reduces the astigmatism and substantially controls the temperature dependence of the astigmatism. Optics are also provided for statically correcting the astigmatism of the laser diode.

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