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Alignment reference device

Patent ·
OSTI ID:866280
 [1];  [2]
  1. Sunnyvale, CA
  2. Palo Alto, CA
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An alignment reference device provides a collimated laser beam that minimizes angular deviations therein. A laser beam source outputs the beam into a single mode optical fiber. The output end of the optical fiber acts as a source of radiant energy and is positioned at the focal point of a lens system where the focal point is positioned within the lens. The output beam reflects off a mirror back to the lens that produces a collimated beam.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Laboratories (SNL), Albuquerque, NM, and Livermore, CA
Assignee:
United States of America as represented by Secretary of Air (Washington, DC)
Patent Number(s):
US 4674011
OSTI ID:
866280
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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