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Tsunami - Beckman Institute Laser Resource Center

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Alignment<br />

f. Tighten the setscrew (Figure 6-3).<br />

4. Open the pump laser shutter.<br />

5. Recenter the beam on the M1 GTI using the M2 vertical and horizontal<br />

mirror controls.<br />

6. Adjust MI to overlap the fluorescent spots and re-establish lasing.<br />

7. Rotate the micrometer counterclockwise as far as needed to verify<br />

that the <strong>Tsunami</strong> at least reaches the upper wavelength listed in<br />

Table 6-2.<br />

This completes the bi-fi alignment.<br />

Converting Between Non-overlapping Optics Sets<br />

This procedure contains instructions for changing non-overlapping optics<br />

sets. An ir viewer is required for this procedure.<br />

DANGER: LASER RADIATION<br />

This procedure requires you to replace optics while using the laser at<br />

high power. For safety, close the pump laser shutter every time you<br />

change an optic, and only open it during alignment. Protect yourself<br />

with appropriate eyewear at all times.<br />

During this procedure, replace and align each optic one at a time, starting<br />

with MI. Refer to Figure 6-14 or Figure 6-15 as you proceed. When you<br />

replace the first optic with one from a different set, the laser will no longer<br />

lase. Therefore, you align the system by referencing fluorescent spots, not<br />

the laser beam. The spots will appear on each optic and on a card placed in<br />

front of the output window.<br />

With the exception of pump mirror PI and the GTI (ps configuration), all<br />

mirrors are captured and held in place by a screw-in holder. Unscrew the<br />

holder and the mirror comes out with it. The optic is retained by a small<br />

O-ring and can be removed by simply pulling it straight out of the holder.<br />

Do not press on the optical surface when reinstalling the optic to its<br />

holdel; and always hold it by the barrel. The v-shaped arrow on the barrel<br />

points to the coated, intracavity surface. When screwing the holder back<br />

in, finger tight is sufficient-excessive force will damage the optic.<br />

Read the part number printed on the barrel to verify the correct optic is<br />

being installed. Optic descriptions and their part numbers are found in<br />

tables in chapter 10, "Options and Accessories."<br />

CAUTION<br />

Always use clean finger cots or powderless gloves when handling optics.

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