Triple-Threat Laser-An engineer at RCA's Burlington-based aerospace systems division operates a triple-purpose laser system. It uses two lasers: a neodymium-doped, yttrium-aluminum garnet laser to measure range, bearing and elevation of a target, and a gallium-arsenide laser for the communications and instrusion alarm functions.

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Title:
Triple-Threat Laser-An engineer at RCA's Burlington-based aerospace systems division operates a triple-purpose laser system. It uses two lasers: a neodymium-doped, yttrium-aluminum garnet laser to measure range, bearing and elevation of a target, and a gallium-arsenide laser for the communications and instrusion alarm functions.
Description:
[Information from item housing] Lasers
Date:
[ca. November 1967]
Format:
Photographs
Genre:
Photographic prints
Location:
Boston Public Library
Arts Department
Collection (local):
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue
Subjects:
Lasers
Extent:
1 photograph : print ; sheet 207 x 261 mm
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Language:
English
Notes:
Title(s) from item.
Preferred Citation:
Boston Herald-Traveler Photo Morgue, Boston Public Library
Notes (acquisition):
Gift; Boston University, College of Communication, 1977/1978.
Notes (date):
Date from item.
Identifier:
22_10_001401_0005
Barcode:
39999088103591