Method and apparatus for monitoring the power of a laser beam
Patent
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OSTI ID:187074
A method for monitoring the power of a laser beam in real time is disclosed. At least one optical fiber is placed through the laser beam, where a portion of light from the laser beam is coupled into the optical fiber. The optical fiber may be maintained in a stationary position or moved periodically over a cross section of the laser beam to couple light from each area traversed. Light reaching both fiber ends is monitored according to frequency and processed to determine the power of the laser beam. 6 figs.
- Research Organization:
- University of California
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-48
- Assignee:
- Department of Energy, Washington, DC (United States)
- Patent Number(s):
- US 5,490,157/A/
- Application Number:
- PAN: 8-236,859
- OSTI ID:
- 187074
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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