Dr. Kolja Nicklaus Profile

Dr. Kolja Nicklaus

at SpaceTech GmbH

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Publications (16)

Proceedings Article | 12 July 2019

Laser metrology concept consolidation for NGGM

K. Nicklaus, S. Cesare, L. Massotti, L. Bonino, S. Mottini, M. Pisani, P. Silvestrin

Proc. SPIE. 11180, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2018

KEYWORDS: Retroreflectors, Interferometers, Satellites, Reliability, Heterodyning, Diodes, Atomic layer deposition, Space operations, Transponders, Ranging

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Proceedings Article | 4 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Towards optical data highways through the atmosphere

Christoph Voland, Zoran Sodnik, Josep Perdigues-Armengol, David Alaluf, Nicolas Vedrenne, Kolja Nicklaus

Proc. SPIE. 10910, Free-Space Laser Communications XXXI

KEYWORDS: Stars, Satellites, Wavelength division multiplexing, Adaptive optics, Optical communications, Free space optics, Satellite communications, Atmospheric turbulence, Data communications, Atmospheric optics

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017

Highly-efficient, frequency-tripled Nd:YAG laser for spaceborne LIDARs

R. Treichel, H.-D. Hoffmann, J. Luttmann, V. Morasch, K. Nicklaus, C. Wührer

Proc. SPIE. 10566, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2008

KEYWORDS: Energy efficiency, Optical amplifiers, Oscillators, LIDAR, Ultraviolet radiation, Crystals, Laser development, Nd:YAG lasers, Diodes, Laser crystals

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 2017

Laser ranging interferometer for GRACE follow-on

Gerhard Heinzel, Benjmin Sheard, Nils Brause, Karsten Danzmann, Marina Dehne, Oliver Gerberding, Christoph Mahrdt, Vitali Müller, Daniel Schütze, Gunnar Stede, William Klipstein, William Folkner, Robert Spero, Kolja Nicklaus, Peter Gath, Daniel Shaddock

Proc. SPIE. 10564, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2012

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017

High stability laser for next generation gravity missions

K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, X. Wang, N. Beller, O. Fitzau, M. Giesberts, M. Herper, G. Barwood, R. Williams, P. Gill, H. Koegel, S. Webster, M. Gohlke

Proc. SPIE. 10563, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2014

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Electronics, Oscillators, Laser stabilization, Diodes, Computer aided design, Astronomical imaging, Environmental sensing, Temperature metrology, RGB color model

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017

Optical bench of the laser ranging interferometer on grace follow-on

K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, A. Baatzsch, M. Dehne, C. Diekmann, K. Voss, F. Gilles, B. Guenther, B. Zender, S. Böhme, V. Mueller, D. Schuetze, G. Stede, B. Sheard, G. Heinzel

Proc. SPIE. 10563, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2014

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Optical design, Beam splitters, Interferometers, Wavefronts, Heterodyning, Optical benches, Astronomical imaging, Space operations, Ranging

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017

High stability laser for interferometric earth gravity measurements

K. Dahl, K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, X. Wang, N. Beller, O. Fitzau, M. Giesberts, M. Herper, R. Williams, G. Barwood, P. Lovelock, P. Gill, H. Koegel, A. Sell

Proc. SPIE. 10562, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2016

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Electronics, Optical amplifiers, Oscillators, Polarization, Interferometry, Optical resonators, Laser stabilization, Diodes, Temperature metrology

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017

The absolute frequency reference unit for the methane-sensing lidar mission Merlin

D. Heinecke, T. Liebherr, C. Diekmann, A. Baatzsch, M. Herding, M. Taha, R. Birmuske, X. Wang, D. Battles, K. Dahl, B. Kiewe, K. Schleisiek, N. Beller, H. Schafer, K. Nicklaus

Proc. SPIE. 10562, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2016

KEYWORDS: Methane, Electronics, Optical parametric oscillators, Modulation, LIDAR, Laser development, Semiconductor lasers, Laser stabilization, Astronomical imaging, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017

High reproducible Co2 laser spliced fiber-collimator for a space borne laser system

S. Böhme, S. Fabian, A. Kamm, T. Peschel, E. Beckert, A. Tünnermann, K. Nicklaus, M. Dehne

Proc. SPIE. 10562, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2016

KEYWORDS: Diamond turning, Manufacturing, Carbon dioxide lasers, Wavefronts, Fiber lasers, Frequency modulation, Gas lasers, Fermium, Astronomical imaging, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017

Laser ranging interferometer on Grace follow-on

C. Dahl, A. Baatzsch, M. Dehne, F. Gilles, P. Hager, M. Herding, K. Nicklaus, K. Voss, K. Abich, C. Braxmaier, M. Gohlke, B. Guenther, J. Sanjuan, B. Zender, G. Barranco, A. Görth, C. Mahrdt, V. Müller, D. Schütze, G. Stede, G. Heinzel

Proc. SPIE. 10562, International Conference on Space Optics — ICSO 2016

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Interferometers, Satellites, Wavefronts, Optical testing, Heterodyning, Optical benches, Astronomical imaging, Temperature metrology, Ranging

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Proceedings Article | 4 March 2015 Paper

High stability single-frequency Yb fiber amplifier for next generation gravity missions

M. Herper, Oliver Fitzau, M. Giesberts, K. Nicklaus, G. Barwood, R. Williams, P. Gill, H. Koegel, H.-D. Hoffmann

Proc. SPIE. 9344, Fiber Lasers XII: Technology, Systems, and Applications

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Polarization, Satellites, Laser applications, Amplifiers, Fiber lasers, Ytterbium, Laser stabilization, Diodes, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

Faraday isolators for high average power fundamental mode radiation

Kolja Nicklaus, Torsten Langer

Proc. SPIE. 7578, Solid State Lasers XIX: Technology and Devices

KEYWORDS: Laser sources, Polarization, Birefringence, Crystals, Polarizers, Fiber lasers, Zirconium, Optical isolators, Temperature metrology, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2008 Paper

Very high-efficiency frequency-tripled Nd:YAG MOPA for spaceborne lidar

J. Luttmann, K. Nicklaus, V. Morasch, S. Fu, M. Höfer, M. Traub, H.-D. Hoffmann, R. Treichel, C. Wührer, P. Zeller

Proc. SPIE. 6871, Solid State Lasers XVII: Technology and Devices

KEYWORDS: Energy efficiency, Optical amplifiers, Oscillators, LIDAR, Crystals, Nd:YAG lasers, Semiconductor lasers, Diodes, Laser crystals, Pulsed laser operation

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2007 Paper

Frequency stabilization of Q-switched Nd:YAG oscillators for airborne and spaceborne lidar systems

K. Nicklaus, V. Morasch, M. Hoefer, J. Luttmann, M. Vierkötter, M. Ostermeyer, J. Höffner, Christian Lemmerz, D. Hoffmann

Proc. SPIE. 6451, Solid State Lasers XVI: Technology and Devices

KEYWORDS: Mirrors, Oscillators, Resonators, Q switching, LIDAR, Nd:YAG lasers, Laser stabilization, Q switched lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Laser systems engineering

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2007 Paper

Diode pumped Nd:YGG laser for direct generation of pulsed 935-nm radiation for water vapour measurements

J. Löhring, K. Nicklaus, N. Kujath, D. Hoffmann

Proc. SPIE. 6451, Solid State Lasers XVI: Technology and Devices

KEYWORDS: Energy efficiency, Oscillators, Q switching, LIDAR, Luminescence, Crystals, Semiconductor lasers, Diodes, Signal detection, Absorption

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

MOPA with kW average power and multi MW peak power: experimental results, theoretical modeling, and scaling limits

K. Nicklaus, M. Hoefer, D. Hoffmann, J. Luttmann, R. Wester, R. Poprawe

Proc. SPIE. 6100, Solid State Lasers XV: Technology and Devices

KEYWORDS: Diffraction, Refractive index, Optical amplifiers, Oscillators, Polarization, Birefringence, Nd:YAG lasers, Rod lasers, Prototyping, Temperature metrology

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