
11.LASER OPTICAL SYSTEM B-70255EN/01
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11.1 CLEANING AND REPLACING THE OPTICAL PARTS
The optical parts in the laser oscillator, including the output mirror,
rear mirror, folding mirrors, and circular polarization mirror, must be
cleaned or replaced periodically. Similarly, if the laser output or beam
mode pattern becomes abnormal, the optical parts must be cleaned or
replaced.
When the output mirror, rear mirror, and folding mirrors are cleaned
or replaced, the discharge tubes are open to the atmosphere for a long
time. Therefore, pay particular attention to the immediate
surroundings to ensure that dust does not enter the discharge tubes.
When cleaning and replacing the output and rear mirrors, deal with
one mirror at a time. If both mirrors are removed at the same time, it
may prove impossible to attain the specified output level after they are
reinstalled. As a result, the alignment work required after mirror
replacement will become more difficult. Before removing the folding
mirrors, adjust the mode; it will subsequently be easier to perform
correction even if the folding mirrors are displaced.
To remove the folding mirrors, remove three mirrors at a time.
Reduced output or the inability to attain a good mode pattern after
cleaning or replacement indicates that the folding mirrors are
displaced. Perform adjustment using the micrometers of the folding
mirrors.
Follow the cleaning procedure given below.
C1000iA
1)
Clean the output mirror
2)
Clean the rear mirror
3)
Clean three folding mirrors