Precision alignment device
Abstract
Apparatus for providing automatic alignment of beam devices having an associated structure for directing, collimating, focusing, reflecting, or otherwise modifying the main beam. A reference laser is attached to the structure enclosing the main beam producing apparatus and produces a reference beam substantially parallel to the main beam. Detector modules containing optical switching devices and optical detectors are positioned in the path of the reference beam and are effective to produce an electrical output indicative of the alignment of the main beam. This electrical output drives servomotor operated adjustment screws to adjust the position of elements of the structure associated with the main beam to maintain alignment of the main beam. 5 figs.
- Inventors:
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- Los Alamos National Lab., NM (USA)
- OSTI Identifier:
- 6178080
- Patent Number(s):
- -US-A7166582
- Application Number:
- ON: DE89010814
- Assignee:
- Dept. of Energy TIC; ERA-14-026963; EDB-89-072499
- DOE Contract Number:
- W-7405-ENG-36
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 43 PARTICLE ACCELERATORS; 47 OTHER INSTRUMENTATION; ACCELERATORS; BEAM MONITORING; BEAM MONITORS; DESIGN; ALIGNMENT; INVENTIONS; OPTICAL EQUIPMENT; EQUIPMENT; MEASURING INSTRUMENTS; MONITORING; MONITORS; 430303* - Particle Accelerators- Experimental Facilities & Equipment; 440300 - Miscellaneous Instruments- (-1989)
Citation Formats
Jones, N.E. Precision alignment device. United States: N. p., 1988.
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Jones, N.E. Precision alignment device. United States.
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"Precision alignment device". United States.
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title = {Precision alignment device},
author = {Jones, N.E.},
abstractNote = {Apparatus for providing automatic alignment of beam devices having an associated structure for directing, collimating, focusing, reflecting, or otherwise modifying the main beam. A reference laser is attached to the structure enclosing the main beam producing apparatus and produces a reference beam substantially parallel to the main beam. Detector modules containing optical switching devices and optical detectors are positioned in the path of the reference beam and are effective to produce an electrical output indicative of the alignment of the main beam. This electrical output drives servomotor operated adjustment screws to adjust the position of elements of the structure associated with the main beam to maintain alignment of the main beam. 5 figs.},
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year = {1988},
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