Transmitter with quantum cascade laser for free space optics communication system

• Autorzy: Gutowska M. , Pierścińska D. , Nowakowski M. , Pierciński K. , Szabra D. , Mikołajczyk J. , Wojtas J. , Bielecki Z.
• Konferencja: Conference “Optical Fibers and Their Applications” in Białowieża, Styczeń 2011
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

The paper presents results of experimental tests of the quantum cascade laser from Alpes Lasers company in terms of its application in the optic communication system in an open space. The measurements involved the current – voltage characteristics while measuring also the average power of emitted radiation, and spectral characteristics for different temperatures and different laser pulse durations. The duration of laser pulses was matched to parameters used in telecommunication interfaces. The construction of the transmitter module which uses the tested laser is also presented.

Słowa kluczowe

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optical link; quantum cascade laser; laser communications

• Wydawca: Polska Akademia Nauk, Wydział IV Nauk Technicznych
• Czasopismo: Bulletin of the Polish Academy of Sciences. Technical Sciences
• Rocznik: 2011
• Tom: Vol. 59, nr 4
• Strony: 419--423
• Opis fizyczny: Bibliogr. 15 poz., rys., tab.

Twórcy

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Gutowska M.

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Pierścińska D.

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Nowakowski M.

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Pierciński K.

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Szabra D.

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Mikołajczyk J.

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Wojtas J.

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Bielecki Z.

• Institute of Optoelectronics, Military University of Technology, 2 Kaliskiego St., 00-908 Warsaw, Poland,

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