Method of adjusting light source position in convergence device

Details Method of adjusting light source position in convergence device Method of adjusting light source position in convergence device

1989-11-30

1990-09-25

Arnold, Bruce Y.

350630, G02B 510

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049589091

ABSTRACT:
A method of adjusting a light source position in a convergence device is employed for a convergence device having a spheroidal mirror and a discharge tube disposed within the spheroidal mirror, such that the vicinity of a tip of a cathode of the discharge tube is generally aligned with a first focal point of the spheroidal mirror whereby light from the discharge tube converges at a second focal point, and wherein two peep holes are provided in the spheroidal mirror at locations corresponding to a plane surface including the first focal point and perpendicular to an optical axis of the spheroidal mirror, wherein in said peep holes are offset by 90 degrees with respect to one another in the plane surface. The method includes the steps of projecting light from a point source or an optical fiber light guide from the second focal point toward the spheroidal mirror, such that the projected light converges at the first focal point, when the discharge tube is off, observing the projected light and the discharge tube through the two peep holes, and adjusting the position of the discharge tube based upon the observed position of the projected light and the discharge tube from the two peep holes, such that the vicinity of the tip of the cathode of the discharge tube is aligned with the first focal point.

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