High power laser diodes for the NASA direct detection laser transceiver experimentHigh-power semiconductor laser diodes selected for use in the NASA space laser communications experiments are discussed. The diode selection rationale is reviewed, and the laser structure is shown. The theory and design of the third mirror lasers used in the experiments are addressed.
Document ID
19890030516
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Paper
Authors
Seery, Bernard D. (TRW, Inc. Redondo Beach, CA, United States)
Holcomb, Terry L. (TRW, Inc. Defense Communications Div., Redondo Beach, CA, United States)