Abstract
Link reliability is a significant issue for free space optical links. Inclement weather, such as fog, can seriously reduce the transmission of light through the atmosphere. However, this effect, for some types of fog, is wavelength-dependent. In order to improve link availability in both metro and hostile environments, mid- and far-wavelength infrared diode lasers can be of use. This paper will discuss some of the recent advances in high-power, uncooled quantum cascade lasers and their potential for use in long range and/or highly reliable free space communication links.
| Original language | English (US) |
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| Title of host publication | Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VI |
| Volume | 6389 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Nov 28 2006 |
| Event | Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VI - Boston, MA, United States Duration: Oct 3 2006 → Oct 4 2006 |
Other
| Other | Active and Passive Optical Components for Communications VI |
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| Country/Territory | United States |
| City | Boston, MA |
| Period | 10/3/06 → 10/4/06 |
Keywords
- Far-infrared
- Free space communication
- Intersubband laser
- Mid-infrared
- Quantum cascade laser
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Computer Science Applications
- Applied Mathematics
- Electrical and Electronic Engineering