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5 March 2021 Monolithic invariant optical assemblies for laser system applications
Itai Vishnia, Karen Humphrey
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Proceedings Volume 11667, Components and Packaging for Laser Systems VII; 1166706 (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2578401
Event: SPIE LASE, 2021, Online Only
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PLX was founded in 1955 as Precision Lapping and Optical Company, producing highly accurate optical domes, lenses, prisms, and mirrors. In the 1970’s the invention of the hollow retroreflector by PLX enabled work on mission-critical projects for military and space applications. PLX’s proprietary technologies and manufacturing capabilities with highperformance optical systems are renowned for performing under the harshest environmental conditions such as extreme temperature, combat and deep space while maintaining near-perfect accuracy over time. In 2000 PLX invented the Monolithic Optical Structure Technology™ (M.O.S.T.™). M.O.S.T is a unique optical innovation that combines all the elements of a complex optical design into a single monolithic unit - creating superb optical and thermal stability as well as unsurpassed shock and vibration resistance. Today, PLX continues to push the boundaries of boresighting and targeting. With their exceptional stability, PLX’s boresighting systems have been repeatedly proven in the field. This presentation will expand upon the M.O.S.T.™ solution with case studies of M.O.S.T.™ designs and results for specific applications, such as laser delay line systems, boresighting, and telescope alignment systems. Other applications can utilize this novel technology, such as spectroscopy, interferometry, LIDAR, free space optics, laser tracking, laser cavities, satellites, targeting sights, laser beam steering systems, alignment, or sensors.
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Itai Vishnia and Karen Humphrey "Monolithic invariant optical assemblies for laser system applications", Proc. SPIE 11667, Components and Packaging for Laser Systems VII, 1166706 (5 March 2021); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2578401
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KEYWORDS
Laser applications
Laser systems engineering
Laser optics
Optical fabrication
Free space optics
Freeform optics
Optical alignment
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