Computational Photonics in Laser Communications Through Clouds
TBMG-8260
08/01/2010
- Content
This work explored the concept of creating a partially coherent laser beam consisting of an array of spatially overlapping or separated Gaussian beams with possible individual control of each individual emitter’s wavelength. The idea was to test whether such a transmitter array could propagate more effectively through weak or strong atmospheric turbulence. It was proposed that a versatile, multi-wavelength, multi-emitter configuration could be realized via an array of optically pumped, vertical external-cavity surface emitting semiconductor lasers (VECSELs).
- Citation
- "Computational Photonics in Laser Communications Through Clouds," Mobility Engineering, August 1, 2010.