Electrostatic Technology for Control of Dust and Hydrocarbon Vapors in High Power Laser Systems.

摘要

The application of electrostatic techniques has been investigated as a repulsion system to keep dust off mirrors that might be used in high-power laser systems. A demonstration unit for a 30 cm mirror was built and shipped to Kirtland Air Force Base as part of the program. Other efforts investigated the development of technology that might be used to keep dust and contaminants off large mirrors in an orbiting space platform. If there is dust deposition it may be practical to clean the reflecting surfaces with a dry wipe-off system without damaging delicate coatings or metal films. (Author)