Nova laser alignment control system [electronic resource].

Published:: Livermore, Calif : Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, 1984.
Oak Ridge, Tenn. : Distributed by the Office of Scientific and Technical Information, U.S. Dept. of Energy.
Physical Description:: Pages: 29 : digital, PDF file
Additional Creators:: Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory and United States. Department of Energy. Office of Scientific and Technical Information

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Summary:

Alignment of the Nova laser requires control of hundreds of optical components in the ten beam paths. Extensive application of computer technology makes daily alignment practical. The control system is designed in a manner which provides both centralized and local manual operator controls integrated with automatic closed loop alignment. Menudriven operator consoles using high resolution color graphics displays overlaid with transport touch panels allow laser personnel to interact efficiently with the computer system. Automatic alignment is accomplished by using image analysis techniques to determine beam references points from video images acquired along the laser chain. A major goal of the design is to contribute substantially to rapid experimental turnaround and consistent alignment results. This paper describes the computer-based control structure and the software methods developed for aligning this large laser system.

Report Numbers:

E 1.99:ucrl-90033
E 1.99: conf-8404124-4
conf-8404124-4
ucrl-90033

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Plasma Physics And Fusion Technology

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Published through SciTech Connect.
03/29/1984.
"ucrl-90033"
" conf-8404124-4"
"DE84010992"
SPIE technical symposium, Arlington, VA, USA, 29 Apr 1984.
Shelton, R.T.; Van Arsdall, P.J.; Holloway, F.W.; McGuigan, D.L.

Funding Information:

W-7405-ENG-48

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