GuideStar™ Beam Alignment

Precision Closed-Loop Beam-Alignment for Custom OEM Applications

• Active beam alignment with microradians and microns precision
• OEM-proven, rugged and reliable
• Custom configurations for cw or pulsed, IR to UV, and various beam sizes and geometries
• Application-specific materials for OEM environments

In precision OEM optical systems, laser beam drift or misalignment is a major concern and can result in degradation in system performance or even system failure. This misalignment can arise from a number of factors including beam-pointing drift in the laser source itself, mechanical or thermal shifts in various optical elements or even mechanical deformation or misalignment of the overall system or supporting environment. Correcting these misalignments can require costly field service repair or periodic realignment of the optical system.

Our GuideStar systems actively align laser beams in OEM optical systems to high precision for continuously optimized system performance, eliminating the need for periodic manual system realignment. With ruggedized motorized mirrors, precision beam position and pointing detection, and industrial-grade control electronics and drivers, these systems are the complete closed-loop solution for the ultimate beam stability in OEM optical systems.

Key Features Include:

• Closed-loop control to µrads
• Stable when powered off
• Reconfigurable in the field for system geometries
• Adjustable target coordinates
• Ruggedized construction