Laser-illuminated nano-second microscope

Journal Article · Sat Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1983 · Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6176592

Frank, A M; Hein, D F

In high magnification systems, laser speckle limits the resolution of laser illuminated targets. The authors developed a broad bandwidth laser illuminator that substantially reduces the speckle. This laser has been incorporated with intensified camera technology and suitable lensing to provide a microscope system with good resolution over a 75 mm diameter image. The microscope currently has a 2-ns exposure onto film with magnification adjustable between 5X and 50X. 6 references, 10 figures.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Lab., CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• OSTI ID: 6176592
• Journal Information: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Proc. Soc. Photo-Opt. Instrum. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 491; ISSN SPIEC
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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