Diagnostic apparatus and method for use in the alignment of one or more laser means onto a fiber optics interface

Patent · Wed Dec 31 23:00:00 EST 1986

OSTI ID:866276

Johnson, Steve A ^[1]; Shannon, Robert R ^[2]

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1. Tracy, CA
2. Tucson, AZ

Diagnostic apparatus for use in determining the proper alignment of a plurality of laser beams onto a fiber optics interface is disclosed. The apparatus includes a lens assembly which serves two functions, first to focus a plurality of laser beams onto the fiber optics interface, and secondly to reflect and image the interface using scattered light to a monitor means. The monitor means permits indirect observation of the alignment or focusing of the laser beams onto the fiber optics interface.

• Research Organization: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), Livermore, CA
• DOE Contract Number: W-7405-ENG-48
• Assignee: United States of America as represented by United States (Washington, DC)
• Patent Number(s): US 4673290
• OSTI ID: 866276
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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