NASA NTRS · 19960020686
Laser Diode Ignition (LDI)
Abstract
This paper reviews the status of the Laser Diode Ignition (LDI) program at Sandia National Labs. One watt laser diodes have been characterized for use with a single explosive actuator. Extensive measurements of the effect of electrostatic discharge (ESD) pulses on the laser diode optical output have been made. Characterization of optical fiber and connectors over temperature has been done. Multiple laser diodes have been packaged to ignite multiple explosive devices and an eight element laser diode array has been recently tested by igniting eight explosive devices at predetermined 100 ms intervals.
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Kass, William J., Andrews, Larry A., Boney, Craig M., Chow, Weng W., Clements, James W., Merson, John A., Salas, F. Jim, Williams, Randy J., Hinkle, Lane R.. 1994-02-01. Laser Diode Ignition (LDI). https://ntrs.nasa.gov/citations/19960020686
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