System and method for delay compensation for a pulsed laser

Details System and method for delay compensation for a pulsed laser System and method for delay compensation for a pulsed laser

2006-01-31

2006-01-31

Menefee, James (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular component circuitry

For driving or controlling laser

C372S038030, C372S038070, C372S057000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06993052

ABSTRACT:
Method and system provide a variable delay between the external trigger pulse for a laser system and the light pulse such that the total delay is controlled. The method and system utilize a digital time measuring circuit which measure a time interval which corresponds to a time between the generation of the trigger pulse and generation or a laser light pulse. Based on the measurement by the digital time measuring circuit a processor controls a delay circuit which thereby controls the time between the trigger pulse and the generation of the laser light pulse.

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