Title :
A solid-state phase conjugate mirror for space Lidar systems
Author :
Brignon, A. ; Richard, S. ; Georges, M. ; Plesseria, J.-Y. ; Thibert, T. ; Blanche, P.-A. ; Gusarov, A. ; Berghmans, F. ; Lien, Y.
Author_Institution :
Thales Res. & Technol., Palaiseau
Abstract :
We have developed a reliable space-qualifiable solid-state phase conjugate mirror operating up to 220 mJ with reflectivity of 80% based on stimulated Brillouin scattering (SBS). It is expected that such a component will permit a significant increase of the beam quality of Lidar laser systems under development for space applications.
Keywords :
laser mirrors; optical phase conjugation; optical radar; stimulated Brillouin scattering; Lidar laser system; SBS; energy 220 mJ; reflectivity; solid-state phase conjugate mirror; space application; stimulated Brillouin scattering; Brillouin scattering; Laser radar; Mirrors; Optical materials; Phase change materials; Pump lasers; Reflectivity; Silicon compounds; Solid state circuits; Space technology;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2007 and the International Quantum Electronics Conference. CLEOE-IQEC 2007. European Conference on
Conference_Location :
Munich
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0931-0
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-4244-0931-0
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOE-IQEC.2007.4386062
