A new deformable mirror and experimental setup for free-space optical communication

F. Rooms; S. Camet; J. Charton; J.-F. Curis; L. Jocou

doi:10.1117/12.817253

24 February 2009 A new deformable mirror and experimental setup for free-space optical communication

F. Rooms, S. Camet, J. Charton, J.-F. Curis, L. Jocou

Proceedings Volume 7199, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XXI; 71990O (2009) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817253
Event: SPIE LASE: Lasers and Applications in Science and Engineering, 2009, San Jose, California, United States

Abstract

We describe the performances obtained with the latest developments of voice-coils deformable mirrors for the correction of atmosphere turbulence. Thanks to the electro-magnetic principle of the deformable mirror, very large strokes are obtained (more than 20μm) with a very large bandwidth (1 kHz). We further present the ALPAO Core Engine which is an open and flexible environment allowing fast developments of high performances adaptive optics. We emphasize all the benefits for free space optical communication.

Citation Download Citation

F. Rooms, S. Camet, J. Charton, J.-F. Curis, and L. Jocou "A new deformable mirror and experimental setup for free-space optical communication", Proc. SPIE 7199, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies XXI, 71990O (24 February 2009); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.817253

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available