Analysis of the Output Noise Induced by Acousto-Optic Cavity Dumping of a Nd:YAG Laser.

Abstract

An experimental study was made on the amount of noise introduced into the output of an acousto-optic cavity dumped Nd:YAG laser. The minimum output intensity pulse increased as the cavity dumping percentage increased. This continued up to a cavity dumping percentage of 15%. A comparison was made between a computer simulation and the experimental data. These compared favorably until the dumping percentage exceeded 15%. An analysis was made of the effects on the varying output intensities on a satellite communication link. The results showed that the laser communication link was practical.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Mar 01, 1975
Accession Number
ADA017184

Entities

People

  • Michael A. Lemons

Organizations

  • Air Force Institute of Technology

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Space

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Artificial Satellites
  • Computer Simulations
  • Computers
  • Experimental Data
  • Intensity
  • Laser Communications
  • Lasers
  • Satellite Communications
  • Simulations
  • Simulators
  • Space Systems
  • Spacecraft
  • Vehicles
  • Yag Lasers

Fields of Study

  • Physics

Readers

  • Optical Physics and Photonics.

Technology Areas

  • Directed Energy
  • Space
  • Space - Satellites