Monolithic invariant optical assemblies for laser system applications

Itai Vishnia; Malcolm Humphrey; Pu Fan

doi:10.1117/12.2632398

27 May 2022 Monolithic invariant optical assemblies for laser system applications

Itai Vishnia, Malcolm Humphrey, Pu Fan

Proceedings Volume 12103, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR VII; 1210305 (2022) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632398
Event: SPIE Defense + Commercial Sensing, 2022, Orlando, Florida, United States

Abstract

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 high-performance 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.) [1]. 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 paper 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, boresighting, laser beam steering systems, alignment, or sensors.

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Itai Vishnia, Malcolm Humphrey, and Pu Fan "Monolithic invariant optical assemblies for laser system applications", Proc. SPIE 12103, Advanced Optics for Imaging Applications: UV through LWIR VII, 1210305 (27 May 2022); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2632398

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