Laser range finder using a nonlinear crystal

Details Laser range finder using a nonlinear crystal Laser range finder using a nonlinear crystal

1992-12-07

1994-03-01

Buczinski, Stephen C.

Optics: measuring and testing

Range or remote distance finding

With photodetection

356152153, G01C 308, G01B 1126

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052912639

ABSTRACT:
A laser range finder has a nonlinear crystal. The nonlinear crystal is disposed between a first and a second lens of between an infrared laser source and a second beam splitter. The laser range finder utilizes harmonic generation and is stable against a vibration and/or a shock.

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J. Ruger, "Eye Safe Raman Laser Range Finder for Ground and Airborne Application", Controller HMSO, London, 1986, pp. 13/1-9.
Y. Shen, "The Principles of Nonlinear Optics", chap. 7, John Wiley & Sons, 1984.
M. Zorgno, "High Performance Military Laser Range Finder," Electro-optics/Laser International '82 U.K. Conference, pp. 209-215.

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