We have developed a novel form of articulating arm which uses the principles of waveguiding in hollow dielectric tubes. The arm is principally intended for delivery of infrared radiation from a fixed laser to a moving or movable target point. The new arm has the advantages over previous articulating arms of compactness and superior pointing accuracy.
Topics
Infrared radiation
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