Abstract:
The disclosed optical guiding system employs radial thermal gradients in a propagation medium which is a bulk solid dielectric having a positive temperature coefficient of index of refraction and in which the radial thermal gradient is established by inductive heating of the rod, while inherent or forced cooling of the rod exterior establishes an approximately quadratic radial variation of index of refraction.
Abstract:
In the synchronous scanning display device disclosed, the laser active medium and means for mode-locking multiple-mode laser oscillations are disposed in a resonator adapted to provide a folded optical path yielding a large plurality of resolvable spots at a reflector of stepped transmissity and reflectivity. The intensity of the output from the resonator at each spot is selectively controlled by a video signal applied to a broad area modulator disposed just outside the stepped-reflectivity reflector. Typically, an isolator is employed to produce unidirectional propagation of the laser radiation along the folded path.
Abstract:
The Raman oscillators disclosed employ Li6NbO3 to provide an oscillation threshold that is substantially lower than for the common Li7NbO3. These oscillators can be tuned by variation of environmental temperature or electric field. In one embodiment, the frequency of oscillation is selectable by choice of a ratio of a mixture of Li6NbO3 and Li7NbO3 in the oscillator.