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Saturated semiconductor optical amplifier phase modulation for long range laser radar applications |
Applied Optics, Vol. 51, Issue 24, pp. 5850-5862 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.51.005850
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Abstract
We investigate the use of a semiconductor optical amplifier operated in the saturation regime as a phase modulator for long range laser radar applications. The nature of the phase and amplitude modulation resulting from a high peak power Gaussian pulse, and the impact this has on the ideal pulse response of a laser radar system, is explored. We also present results of a proof-of-concept laboratory demonstration using phase-modulated pulses to interrogate a stationary target.
© 2012 Optical Society of America
OCIS Codes
(250.4480) Optoelectronics : Optical amplifiers
(280.3420) Remote sensing and sensors : Laser sensors
(280.3640) Remote sensing and sensors : Lidar
ToC Category:
Remote Sensing and Sensors
History
Original Manuscript: May 1, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: June 20, 2012
Published: August 15, 2012
Citation
Jennifer L. Carns, Bradley D. Duncan, and Matthew P. Dierking, "Saturated semiconductor optical amplifier phase modulation for long range laser radar applications," Appl. Opt. 51, 5850-5862 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-51-24-5850
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