Abstract:
Stabilization of the phase of the radiation utilized in a plural beam interferometric-type system is accomplished. Monitoring of the intensity of the interfering beams of radiation is performed so that a correction signal is generated. By applying the correction signal to control means, the speed of propagation of at least one of the radiation beams is altered to maintain a constant phase relationship.
Abstract:
A static electro-optic crystal deflection element, subject to electrical control of refraction, is used as an inertialess compensating element in mechanically controlled projection systems for laser beams. Electrical signals derived from the moving parts of the control mechanism are applied to the crystal to produce compensating refractions of the laser coordinated with short increments of movement of the mechanism. In one application blurring effects associated with continuous rotation of a multifaceted deflection mirror in a photographic tracing system are nullified by electro-optic compensation. In another application distortion due to relative motion between a sensing laser and a rotating drum containing a series of hologram records is cancelled by electro-optic effects coordinated with individual record movements.
Abstract:
An arrangement for functionally checking the optical channel of an optical beam projection system. When the projection system is a recording system, immediate detection of a malfunction in the elements of the channel is accomplished by monitoring the intensity of the projected light beam.