Laser Scanning Notebook

by Leo Beiser

Contents - Classifying scanning systems- Classes of scannng systems and characteristics- Angularly scanned resolution- Augmentation of scanned resolution- Examples of determination of resolution- The acousto-optic deflector- Vibrational mirror deflectors- The polygon scanner- Design of a polygon laser scanner- Holographic fundamentals- Holographic configurations- Objective design considerations- Anamorphic cross-scan error reduction- Cross-scan error reduction - alternatives; Double-reflection, Internal- Cross-scan error Double-reflection, external- Bragg angle cross-scan error reduction- The electro-optic (gradient) deflector- Laser beam modulation- Intercavity scanning- Aperture relaying, iteration and scan amplification- Summary

24 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1992