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  • Metrology/Motion Control
  • Risley Prism Beam Steering
  • Laser Detection
  • Instrumentation
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Learn more:
    • Risley Prism Assemblies - Technical Data Sheet (pdf)
    • Risley Prism Assemblies - Controller Technical Description (pdf)
    • Risley Prism Assembies - Installation Manual (1mb pdf)
    • Technical Background - Compact Beam Steering (CBS)
    • Technical Papers - Laser Beam Steering
    • OPTRA's CBS system in action - Flash Video and WMV Download
    • University of Arizona demonstrates use of OPTRA Risley prism assembly for line-of-sight stabilization from an aircraft platform (May 2011)

25mm (1.0") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
25mm (1.0") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
50mm (2.0") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
50mm (2.0") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
 
OPTRA's family of Laser Beam Steering Products use compact Risley Prism pairs for fast steering laser beams. Optimized closed loop bandwidth allows for high-speed continuous spiral scanning for:
    • Point-to-Point Tracking
    • High-Speed Scanning
Custom compact beam steering designs and scan patterns are available upon request.

Typical beam steering applications include:
    • Laser pointers and designators
    • Obstacle avoidance systems
    • Free space optical communications
    • Laser micromachining
    • Laser trepanning


Beam Steerer Specifications (typical)
Steering Range 120° Full Cone Angle
Pointing Accuracy
1.0 mrad
Scan Modes
Spiral

Circular
   Rosette

Step-and-Stare
Positioning Resolution
0.1 mrad
Data Protocol
RS-232

 
Product Brochures (PDF)

  • 4" Risley Prism Laser Beam Steering for Free-Space Optical Communications
  • Beam Steering and Metrology for Laser Micromachining
  • Compact Risley Prism Pair for Laser Beam Steering

Sample Mechanical Interface Drawings (PDF)

  • 10mm (0.4") Diameter Clear Aperture System
  • 25mm (1.0") Diameter Clear Aperture System (RP-25F)
  • 25mm (1.0") Diameter Clear Aperture System (RP-25S)
  • 50mm (2.0") Diameter Clear Aperture System (RP-50)
  • 120mm (4.72") Diameter Clear Aperture System

 
10mm (0.4") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
10mm (0.4") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
120mm (4.75") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
120mm (4.75") Dia Clear Aperture Compact Beam Steering System
RPA Controller pcb (approx 8.5"x4.25")
25mm (1.0") Diameter Clear Aperture Beam Steering System
Cross-section of 25mm (1.0") Diameter Clear Aperture Beam Steering System
Risley Prism Demonstration GUI (pc only)
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OPTRA, Inc. 461 Boston Street, Topsfield MA 01983-1234
fax: 978-887-0022 | sales: 978-887-6600 | e-mail: info@optra.com


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