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Laser-actuated mechanical device

Authors :
Murphy, A. J
Yang, L. C
Publication Year :
1974
Publisher :
United States: NASA Center for Aerospace Information (CASI), 1974.

Abstract

Actuator is portable and can be used in high-temperature (over 500 C) environments by incorporating tungsten metal film and quartz window. Actuator can be triggered when it is not directly in laser beam path by utilizing fiber optics. It is advantageous for remotely switching ultra-high voltage systems.

Subjects

Subjects :
Physical Sciences

Details

Language :
English
Database :
NASA Technical Reports
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsnas.19740000166
Document Type :
Report