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29 October 2013 Quantum cascade lasers for defense and security
Timothy Day, Michael Pushkarsky, Dave Caffey, Kristen Cecchetti, Ron Arp, Alex Whitmore, Michael Henson, Eric B. Takeuchi
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Proceedings Volume 8898, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures X; and High-Power Lasers 2013: Technology and Systems; 889802 (2013) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2031536
Event: SPIE Security + Defence, 2013, Dresden, Germany
Abstract
Quantum cascade laser (QCL) systems are mature and at the vanguard of a new generation of products that support military applications such as Infrared Countermeasures (IRCM) and targeting. The demanding product requirements for aircraft platforms that include reduced size, weight, power consumption and cost (SWaP-C) extends to portable, battery powered handheld products. QCL technology operates throughout the mid-wave (MWIR) and long-wave (LWIR) infrared to provide new capabilities that leverage existing thermal imaging cameras. In addition to their suitability for aircraft platforms, QCL products are a natural fit to meet operator demands for small, lightweight pointer and beacon capabilities. Field-testing of high power, lightweight, battery operated devices has demonstrated their utility across a range of air and ground applications. This talk will present an overview of QCL technology and the Defense and Security products and capabilities that are enabled by it. This talk will also provide an overview of the extensive environmental and performance testing associated with products based on QCL technology.
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Timothy Day, Michael Pushkarsky, Dave Caffey, Kristen Cecchetti, Ron Arp, Alex Whitmore, Michael Henson, and Eric B. Takeuchi "Quantum cascade lasers for defense and security", Proc. SPIE 8898, Technologies for Optical Countermeasures X; and High-Power Lasers 2013: Technology and Systems, 889802 (29 October 2013); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2031536
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KEYWORDS
Quantum cascade lasers
Mid-IR
Defense and security
Long wavelength infrared
Defense technologies
Laser applications
Semiconductor lasers
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