Steerable catoptric arrangements

Details Steerable catoptric arrangements Steerable catoptric arrangements

1974-08-19

1976-04-13

Smith, Alfred E.

350289, 350294, G02B 510

Patent

active

039500799

ABSTRACT:
Catoptric arrangements for steering a laser beam by moving one, or more, mirrors relative to two substantially orthogonal axis of rotation are shown. In the various embodiments illustrated, one of such axes of rotation, around which all of the mirrors in each embodiment are rotatable, is coincident with the longitudinal axis of the laser beam to be steered so as to direct such longitudinal axis toward different points on a first focal circle. Means are provided to rotate all of the mirrors in each embodiment, except the mirror irradiated by the laser beam to be steered, around the second axis of rotation to direct the longitudinal axis of such beam toward different points on a second focal circle substantially orthogonal to the first focal circle. Also shown are exemplary modifications to position the mirrors within each arrangement to aim the steered beam to points adjacent to the first and second focal circles.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2819649 (1958-01-01), McLeod et al.
patent: 3383151 (1968-05-01), Kohler et al.
patent: 3492474 (1970-01-01), Yamaguchi et al.
patent: 3790257 (1974-02-01), Goldstein et al.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Steerable catoptric arrangements does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Steerable catoptric arrangements, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Steerable catoptric arrangements will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-749203