Optical materials for space based laser systemsThe design features and performance characteristics of a sensitized holmium laser applicable to differential lidar and Doppler windshear measurements are presented, giving attention to the optimal choice of sensitizing/activating dopant ions. This development of a 2-micron region eye-safe laser, where holmium is sensitized by either hulium or erbium, has called for interionic energy transfer processes whose rate will not result in gain-switched pulses that are excessively long for atmospheric lidar and Doppler windshear detection. The application of diamond films for optical component hardening is noted.
Document ID
19900058127
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Buoncristiani, A. M. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Armagan, G. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Byvik, C. E. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Albin, S. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 14, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1989
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: Space Optical Materials and Space Qualification of Optics