Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center
Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center
Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center
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Alignment<br />
b. Wearing clean finger cots or gloves, grab the mirror by its barrel<br />
and remove it from its holder.<br />
c. Clean the appropriate Mlo as described in "Maintenance: General<br />
Procedures for Cleaning Optics" in chapter 9, using the "drop and<br />
drag" method.<br />
d. Install the optic in its holder.<br />
The optic has a v-shaped arrow on its barrel which points to the<br />
coated surface that faces intracavity. Press the optic into the<br />
holder by the barrel until the O-ring captures it. Do not press on<br />
its optical surface.<br />
e. Clean the intracavity side in the same manner.<br />
f. Screw the mirror holder into its mount.<br />
Finger tight is sufficient; excessive force will damage the optic.<br />
g. Open the shutter.<br />
16. Repeat step 13.<br />
17. Turn on the Model 3955 electronics module and let warm up 20<br />
minutes.<br />
18. Adjust the photodiode pc board if required.<br />
Due to the wedge-shape of MI0, the photodiode pc board might require<br />
adjustment to maximize the photodiode signal as seen on the<br />
Model 3955 photodiode indicator. Refer to "Aligning the Photodiode<br />
PC Board" earlier in this chapter.<br />
19. Install the tuning slit assembly.<br />
WARNING<br />
To avoid damaging nearby optics when installing the slit, carefully<br />
move it into place and use your hand to support it while you tighten the<br />
mounting setscrew.<br />
a. Place the tuning slit assembly into the laser head and onto the micrometer<br />
shaft. Refer to Figure 6-9.<br />
b. Rotate the slit width adjustment screw until the dowel pin on the<br />
mating shaft can slide into the slot.<br />
c. Seat the slit assembly against the micrometer stop.<br />
d. Tighten the setscrew.<br />
20. Open the shutter and tune the laser to the desired wavelength.<br />
Refer to chapter 7, "Operation: Selecting Wavelength, fs Configuration."