Efficient high peak power transmitter using semiconductor lasers with an external cavity

G. Stephen Mecherle

doi:10.1117/12.207411

20 April 1995 Efficient high peak power transmitter using semiconductor lasers with an external cavity

G. Stephen Mecherle

Proceedings Volume 2381, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VII; (1995) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207411
Event: Photonics West '95, 1995, San Jose, CA, United States

Abstract

A method of efficient, high peak power transmitter operation for communications and radar applications is described. The approach provides a means of energy storage for laser diodes using an external resonant cavity with a CW pump source. This technique enables laser diodes to offer higher efficiency alternatives to cavity-dumped ionic solid state lasers (e.g. Nd:YAG) for medium data rate (1 - 50 Mbps) communications using pulse position modulation, or for moderate power laser radar applications. This technique was awarded U.S. patent no. 5,283,801.

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G. Stephen Mecherle "Efficient high peak power transmitter using semiconductor lasers with an external cavity", Proc. SPIE 2381, Free-Space Laser Communication Technologies VII, (20 April 1995); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.207411

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