Ring laser gyroscope mirror orientation system and method

Details Ring laser gyroscope mirror orientation system and method Ring laser gyroscope mirror orientation system and method

1988-12-20

1989-11-28

Scott, Jr., Leon

Coherent light generators

Particular resonant cavity

Mirror support or alignment structure

372 94, 356350, H01S 308

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ABSTRACT:
A method and system of ring laser gyroscope mirror orientation is disclosed which provides minimal backscatter within the closed optical pathway as a result of analysis and manipulation of the speckle pattern associated with each of the mirrors defining the optical pathway.

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