Fiber optic pulsed laser delivery for remote measurements

Journal Article · Mon Jun 01 04:00:00 UTC 1987 · Opt. Eng.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6284449

Allison, S W; Cates, M R; Gillies, G T; Noel, B W

The results of a research program on the delivery of high-peak power laser light via fiber optics are presented. The authors discuss the influence of the host medium and the optical signals on the choice of fiber materials, complemented by a consideration of the measurement environments effects on the quality of the data. They pay close attention to the choice of input/outpout beam/fiber coupling optics, nonlinear processes in the core, measurement system noise, and baseline drifts. Useful discussions of pulsed laser damage to optical fibers and data for optimization of a given fiber optic laser beam delivery system are given.

• Research Organization: Martin Marietta Energy Systems, Inc., Oak Ridge Gaseous Diffusion Plant, Enrichment Technology Applications Center, MS-280, Building K-1220, P.O. Box P, Oak Ridge, TN 37831
• DOE Contract Number: AC05-84OR21400
• OSTI ID: 6284449
• Journal Information: Opt. Eng.; (United States), Journal Name: Opt. Eng.; (United States) Vol. 26:6; ISSN OPEGA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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