Apparatus and process for active pulse intensity control of laser beam
US5157676A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 19, 1990 |
| Grant date | Oct 20, 1992 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 19, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH01S3/005
- WIPO fieldOptics
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An optically controlled laser pulse energy control apparatus and process is disclosed wherein variations in the energy of a portion of the laser beam are used to vary the resistance of a photodetector such as a photoresistor through which a control voltage is fed to a light intensity controlling device through which a second portion of the laser beam passes. Light attenuation means are provided to vary the intensity of the laser light used to control the resistance of the photodetector. An optical delay path is provided through which the second portion of the beam travels before reaching the light intensity controlling device. The control voltage is supplied by a variable power supply. The apparatus may be tuned to properly attenuate the laser beam passing through the intensity controlling device by adjusting the power supply, the optical delay path, or the light attenuating means.
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