High-Efficiency, Single-Frequency Laser and Modulator Study

Abstract

The general objective of this research and development program is to conduct investigations that will contribute to the development of an ultrawide- bandwidth laser communication system. The specific objectives are: (1) a study of laser communication system configurations, particularly modulation formats, that are most suitable for very high data rates up to 2 Gbit/sec; (2) research on high-efficiency, single-frequency Nd:YAG lasers as the transmitter source for such a communication system; and (3) research on an optical modulator with 2 GHz of rf bandwidth and good modulation efficiency. The primary emphasis of the program is on objectives (2) and (3).

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 31, 1971
Accession Number
AD0740325

Entities

People

  • H. V. Hance
  • J. Kannelaud
  • K. K. Chow
  • Robert C. Ohlmann
  • W. B. Leonard
  • W. Culshaw

Organizations

  • Lockheed Martin Missiles and Space

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics
  • Energy and Power Technologies

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Alkali Metals
  • Communication Systems
  • Detection
  • Detectors
  • Distortion
  • Laser Beams
  • Laser Communications
  • Laser Science
  • Lasers
  • Measurement
  • Modulation
  • Modulators
  • Optical Modulators
  • Scattering
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Optical Physics and Photonics.
  • Radar Systems Engineering.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy