Evaluation of a master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) laser diode for satellite communications

Kevin W. Dorrian; Timothy E. Busch; Paul J. Oleski

doi:10.1117/12.184651

16 August 1994 Evaluation of a master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) laser diode for satellite communications

Kevin W. Dorrian, Timothy E. Busch, Paul J. Oleski

Proceedings Volume 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI; (1994) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184651
Event: OE/LASE '94, 1994, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

Satellite laser communications offers the potential for lightweight, high speed data transfer. One of the critical aspects of such a system are small, lightweight, high power laser sources. We will evaluate the applicability of SDL's MOPA laser diode for laser communications. Methods for achieving high data rates will be discussed. Output power and beam quality measurements will be made, as well as characterization under high speed modulation (>1GHz).

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Kevin W. Dorrian, Timothy E. Busch, and Paul J. Oleski "Evaluation of a master oscillator power amplifier (MOPA) laser diode for satellite communications", Proc. SPIE 2123, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VI, (16 August 1994); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.184651

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