An imaging system in which a modulated light beam is reflected by a reflection
surface oscillated by a torsion oscillator, such imaging system being capable of
operating dynamically to adjust to the change in resonant frequency of the torsion
oscillator. The resonant frequency of the torsion oscillator varies with ambient
temperature and with other factors, such as amount of use. Sensors sense the sweep
of the light beam to determine a currently existing resonant frequency of the torsion
oscillator. The rate of modulation of the beam by a laser is adjusted to conform
the modulation in the sweep direction to the desired resolution of the image. Similarly,
the speed of movement of a surface being imaged is adjusted to conform the modulation
to the desired resolution in the direction perpendicular to the sweep direction.
Optionally, the electrical drive frequency of the torsion oscillator may also be
adjusted to correspond with the currently existing resonant frequency during physical
operation. The resulting image is improved in visual quality.