Kinematic resonator support
US5000557A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 16, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 19, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 16, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/086
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The subject invention relates to a laser system where the length stability of the resonant cavity is important. Three unique mounting assemblies are disclosed to improve the stability of the cavity. The first assembly relates to a kinematic support for mounting an Invar bar. The second assembly defines a once-piece gimbal pivot ring designed to mount laser mirrors. The final aspect of the invention includes a mounting assembly designed to automatically compensate for changes in length of an Invar support bar due to temperature variations which could alter the cavity length of the laser.
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