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Satellites Would Transmit Power By Laser BeamsArrays of diode lasers concentrate power into narrow beams. Baseline design of system formulated with regard to two particular missions that differ greatly in power requirements, thus showing scalability and attributes of basic system. Satellite system features large-scale array amplifier of high efficiency, injection-locked amplifiers, coherent combination of beams, and use of advanced lithographic technology to fabricate diode lasers in array. Extremely rapid development of applicable technologies make features realizable within decade.
Document ID
19950065531
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Williams, M. D. (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
Walker, Gilbert H. (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
HUMES D. H. (NASA Langley Research Center, Hampton, VA.)
Kwon, J. H. (Miami Univ.)
Date Acquired
August 17, 2013
Publication Date
August 1, 1995
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 19
Issue: 8
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Electronic Systems
Report/Patent Number
LAR-14633
Accession Number
95B10372
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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