System for laser-ignition of explosives or the like includes a laser system coupled to an optical fiber for conducting light energy to a window positioned at an end of the fiber remote from the laser system. Dichroic film is constructed to reflect light energy within one wavelength range and transmit light energy within another wavelength range. Laser system is controlled for selectively transmitting light energy at the one wavelength range to test continuity of the laser-fiber-initiator light path.
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Bruce Loughry and Otto E. Ulrich- Laser Ignition of Explosives
System for laser-ignition of explosives or the like includes a laser system coupled to an optical fiber for conducting light energy to a window positioned at an end of the fiber remote from the laser system. Dichroic film is constructed to reflect light energy within one wavelength range and transmit light energy within another wavelength range. Laser system is controlled for selectively transmitting light energy at the one wavelength range to test continuity of the laser-fiber-initiator light path.
System for laser-ignition of explosives or the like includes a laser system coupled to an optical fiber for conducting light energy to a window positioned at an end of the fiber remote from the laser system. Dichroic film is constructed to reflect light energy within one wavelength range and transmit light energy within another wavelength range. Laser system is controlled for selectively transmitting light energy at the one wavelength range to test continuity of the laser-fiber-initiator light path.
Robert E. Betts and Samuel Zeman - Laser Actuated Thru-Bulkhead Initiator For Detonable Explosive Material, Pyrotechnic Material and Remotely Located Pyrotechnic or Propellant Material