Miniature laser direct-detection radar

Madhu A. Acharekar; Robert LeBeau

doi:10.1117/12.59210

1 June 1992 Miniature laser direct-detection radar

Madhu A. Acharekar, Robert LeBeau

Proceedings Volume 1633, Laser Radar VII: Advanced Technology for Applications; (1992) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59210
Event: OE/LASE '92, 1992, Los Angeles, CA, United States

Abstract

A miniature laser with a total volume less than 15 cu cm and weight less than 100 g has been designed, fabricated, and assembled. The laser uses a composite rod consisting of Nd:Cr:GSGG material rod cladded with an Er:Cr:YSGG tube. The laser provides output at 1 and 3 micron wavelengths. The size and weight reduction is obtained by chemical pumping which eliminates the prime power and the power supply. The laser is used as an illuminator in a direct detection radar.

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Madhu A. Acharekar and Robert LeBeau "Miniature laser direct-detection radar", Proc. SPIE 1633, Laser Radar VII: Advanced Technology for Applications, (1 June 1992); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.59210

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