Profiling Focused CO[sub]2[/sub] High Energy Laser (HEL),Usec Pulses With A Pyroelectric Vidicon Camera

Steven H. Mersch; James S. Harris; Donald L. Mullen

doi:10.1117/12.959370

3 December 1980 Profiling Focused CO₂ High Energy Laser (HEL),Usec Pulses With A Pyroelectric Vidicon Camera

Steven H. Mersch, James S. Harris, Donald L. Mullen

Proceedings Volume 0246, Contemporary Infrared Sensors and Instruments; (1980) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959370
Event: 24th Annual Technical Symposium, 1980, San Diego, United States

Abstract

This paper discusses the capabilities and limitations of a pyroelectric vidicon camera used to profile 10 lisec CO₂ laser pulses. Points examined include dynamic range, signal-to-noise ratio capabilities, spatial resolution capabilities, uniformity of sensitivity, maximum faceplate irradiance, and required EMI and RF shielding. The relationship between camera performance and pulse length is also discussed. Samples of data acquired and requirements of an adequate data processing system are presented.

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Steven H. Mersch, James S. Harris, and Donald L. Mullen "Profiling Focused CO₂ High Energy Laser (HEL),Usec Pulses With A Pyroelectric Vidicon Camera", Proc. SPIE 0246, Contemporary Infrared Sensors and Instruments, (3 December 1980); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.959370

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