Data communication in mid-IR using a solid state laser-pumped optical parametric oscillator

Narasimha S. Prasad; Duane D. Smith; James R. Magee

doi:10.1117/12.453549

9 December 2002 Data communication in mid-IR using a solid state laser-pumped optical parametric oscillator

Narasimha S. Prasad, Duane D. Smith, James R. Magee

Proceedings Volume 4821, Free-Space Laser Communication and Laser Imaging II; (2002) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453549
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2002, Seattle, WA, United States

Abstract

In this paper, the performance of a compact, eyesafe, all-solid-state, mid-wave IR (MWIR) transceiver for data communication through low visibility conditions is discussed. The transceiver was developed for Multiple Integrated Laser Engagement System (MILES) application. The MWIR wavelengths are derived using a passively q-switched Nd:YAG laser pumped periodically poled lithium niobate based optical parametric oscillator. MILES weapon code transmission for small and heavy weapon platforms have been demonstrated through dense theatrical fog. With 2 μJ/pulse at ~4 mm and a room temperature IR detector, greater than 5 km range has been successfully demonstrated. A bit map image transmission at MWIR wavelengths was also accomplished using this device. Test images consisting of 50x40 pixels and 100x80 pixels were successfully transmitted through free space.

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Narasimha S. Prasad, Duane D. Smith, and James R. Magee "Data communication in mid-IR using a solid state laser-pumped optical parametric oscillator", Proc. SPIE 4821, Free-Space Laser Communication and Laser Imaging II, (9 December 2002); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.453549

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