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The first TID (Tactical Illuminator Designator) laser was delivered to a military customer for a rangefinding application
By Chuck Ratermann
Feb 8, 2010 - 5:39:24 PM
O'Fallon, MO - The highly efficient diode-pumped TID laser generates 1064 nm output as well as 1.57 micron output for rangefinding. The standard version outputs are 50 and 20 mJ respectively with ~4 nanosecond pulses. This rugged laser operates to 100 Hz in standard configuration.
A higher energy (150 mJ/40 mJ) version of the laser, called A-TID, is in build now and will be used for designation. That delivery is scheduled for June of this year. The A-TID also has a longer pulsewidth than the TID to make it ideal for designation.
The current format of the laser is 7.3 x 7.3 x 4 inches in size and weighs <7 pounds. This includes all electronics. The laser head is a small part of that enclosure. The electronic could be reduced in size significantly. The laser head and the electronics can be delivered in separate enclosures. The laser head would then be 30 cubic inches in volume.
The laser had good beam quality, with a low order mode output that is slightly multimode. It also has novel thermal management that works well in military environments.
The standard TID series compact laser is perfectly suited to short wave infrared imaging and other laser radar applications. The higher energy version is ideal for laser designation applications. The innovative resonator coupled with a monolithic OPO was designed for airborne operation and can be easily integrated into turrets and other space constrained environments. The scalable resonator design permits customization for different wavelengths, output energies, and powers. The A-TID can deliver up to 500 mJ of 1064 nm output without significant growth in the laser enclosure.
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