The development of a low-cost laser communication system for the classroom

Robert T. Sparks; Stephen M. Pompea; Constance E. Walker

doi:10.1117/12.2207498

3 June 2007 The development of a low-cost laser communication system for the classroom

Robert T. Sparks, Stephen M. Pompea, Constance E. Walker

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Proceedings Volume 9665, Tenth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics; 96650N (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207498
Event: Tenth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 2007, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

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Hands-On Optics (HOO) is a National Science Foundation funded program to bring optics education to underserved middle school students. We have developed the culminating module (Module 6) on laser communication. Students learn how lasers can be modulated to carry information. The main activity of this module is the construction of a low-cost laser communication system. The system can be built using parts readily available at a local electronics store for approximately US $60. The system can be used to transmit a person’s voice or music from sources such as an mp3 player or radio over a distance of 350 feet. We will provide detailed plans on how to build the system in this paper.

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Robert T. Sparks, Stephen M. Pompea, and Constance E. Walker "The development of a low-cost laser communication system for the classroom", Proc. SPIE 9665, Tenth International Topical Meeting on Education and Training in Optics and Photonics, 96650N (3 June 2007); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2207498

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