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Title: Linearization of scan velocity of resonant vibrating-mirror beam deflectors

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7027469

A means and method for producing linearization of scan velocity of resonant vibrating-mirror beam deflectors in laser scanning system including presenting an elliptical convex surface to the scanning beam to reflect the scanning beam to the focal plane of the scanning line. The elliptical surface is shaped to produce linear velocity of the reflective scanning beam at the focal plane. Maximization of linearization is accomplished by considering sets of criteria for different scanning applications. 6 figures.

DOE Contract Number:
W-7405-ENG-82
Assignee:
Iowa State University Research Foundation, Inc., Ames, IA (United States)
Patent Number(s):
US 4984857; A
Application Number:
PPN: US 7-297483
OSTI ID:
7027469
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 17 Jan 1989
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English