scholarly journals Ultra-stable clock laser system development towards space applications

2016 ◽  
Vol 6 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Dariusz Świerad ◽  
Sebastian Häfner ◽  
Stefan Vogt ◽  
Bertrand Venon ◽  
David Holleville ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Space Applications

Space applications industrial laser system (SAILS): An update

1993 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. D. McCay ◽  
J. B. Bible ◽  
R. E. Mueller ◽  
M. H. McCay ◽  
C. M. Sharp ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Laser System ◽  
Space Applications

Qualification and Reliability Testing of a Microchip Laser System for Space Applications

2003 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. W. Wright ◽  
D. Franzen ◽  
H. Hemmati ◽  
M. Sandor
Keyword(s):  
Diode Laser ◽  
Thermal Loading ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Optical Power ◽  
Telecommunications Industry ◽  
Microchip Laser ◽  
Temperature Cycling ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
Environmental Testing

A compact microchip laser pumped by a single fiber coupled diode laser was developed for a scanning laser radar instrument called Laser Mapper (LAMP) to be used as a guidance and control sensor in future JPL/NASA missions [1]. The system involves commercial-off-the-shelf components that were packaged and qualified for space applications. In particular, the system has to meet a 5000 hour minimum life requirement on a LEO platform. This paper discusses the process being used and the results of the selection and qualification of a low cost prepackaged diode laser with a custom packaged microchip laser crystal. The environmental testing would be applicable to a variety of commercial photonic systems. The topics to be discussed include: • The selection of the diode pump laser; • Upscreening of commercial parts; • Qualification sampling tests including temperature cycling, vibration, outgassing; • Physical construction analysis. The testing requirements and screening flow to ensure the lifetime reliability will be presented. This was determined based on input from Telcordia standards that apply to optoelectronic systems used in the telecommunications industry but upgraded to account for the unique aspects of the devices, such as the high optical power. The key elements in packaging high power optoelectronic devices for harsh environments include managing the thermal loading through the expected spacecraft temperature extremes and addressing the die mounting, optical fiber coupling and jacket assembly. Each of these aspects will be discussed in light of the testing results.

scholarly journals A 10-Hz terawatt class Ti:sapphire laser system: Development and applications

Pramana ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 75 (5) ◽  
pp. 875-881
Author(s):  
A. K. Sharma ◽  
J. Smedley ◽  
T. Tsang ◽  
T. Rao
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Ti:Sapphire Laser

scholarly journals Mid-infrared Laser System Development for Dielectric Laser Accelerators

2014 ◽  
Vol 52 ◽  
pp. 68-74 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Jovanovic ◽  
Guibao Xu ◽  
Scott Wandel
Keyword(s):  
System Development ◽  
Laser System ◽  
Infrared Laser ◽  
Mid Infrared ◽  
Laser Accelerators

The space applications industrial laser system

1992 ◽  
Author(s):  
Robert Mueller ◽  
Brice Bible ◽  
Mary Helen McCay ◽  
Michael Sharp ◽  
Dwayne McCay
Keyword(s):  
Laser System ◽  
Space Applications

scholarly journals Development of an Interference Filter-Stabilized External-Cavity Diode Laser for Space Applications

Photonics ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 7 (1) ◽  
pp. 12 ◽  
Author(s):  
Linbo Zhang ◽  
Tao Liu ◽  
Long Chen ◽  
Guanjun Xu ◽  
Chenhui Jiang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Diode Laser ◽  
Tuning Range ◽  
Laser System ◽  
External Cavity ◽  
Interference Filter ◽  
Optical Clock ◽  
External Cavity Diode Laser ◽  
Space Applications ◽  
Time Service ◽  
Stable Laser

The National Time Service Center of China is developing a compact, highly stable, 698 nm external-cavity diode laser (ECDL) for dedicated use in a space strontium optical clock. This article presents the optical design, structural design, and preliminary performance of this ECDL. The ECDL uses a narrow-bandwidth interference filter for spectral selection and a cat’s-eye reflector for light feedback. To ensure long-term stable laser operation suitable for space applications, the connections among all the components are rigid and the design avoids any spring-loaded adjustment. The frequency of the first lateral rocking eigenmode is 2316 Hz. The ECDL operates near 698.45 nm, and it has a current-controlled tuning range over 40 GHz and a PZT-controlled tuning range of 3 GHz. The linewidth measured by the heterodyne beating between the ECDL and an ultra-stable laser with 1 Hz linewidth is about 180 kHz. At present, the ECDL has been applied to the principle prototype of the space ultra-stable laser system.

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