Single-frequency diode-pumped lasers for free-space optical communicationRecent advances in laser technology for intersatellite optical communication systems are reviewed and illustrated with graphs and diagrams. Topics addressed include (1) single-frequency diode-pumped Nd:YAG lasers of monolithic ring configuration (yielding 368-384 mW output power with 1-W pumping), (2) injection chaining of up to 10 monolithic resonators to achieve redundancy and/or higher output power, (3) 2-kHz-linewidth 5-mW versions of (1) which are tunable over a 30-MHz range for use as local oscillators in coherent communication, (4) resonant external modulation and doubling or resonant phase modulation of diode-pumped lasers, and (5) wavelength multiplexing.
Document ID
19910038175
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Kane, Thomas J. (Lightwave Electronics Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Cheng, Emily A. P. (Lightwave Electronics Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Gerstenberger, David C. (Lightwave Electronics Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Wallace, Richard W. (Lightwave Electronics Corp. Mountain View, CA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 15, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1990
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Meeting Information
Meeting: Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies II