Pulsed fiber amplifiers in simulated space environmental tests

Malcolm W. Wright; Hamid Hemmati

doi:10.1117/12.2045102

6 March 2014 Pulsed fiber amplifiers in simulated space environmental tests

Malcolm W. Wright, Hamid Hemmati

Proceedings Volume 8971, Free-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXVI; 89710B (2014) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045102
Event: SPIE LASE, 2014, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

JPL has a continuing program to environmentally test suitable fiber-based laser transmitters as reliable sources for optical communications from space. In lieu of the availability of fully space qualified systems, commercial pulsed fiber amplifiers either upgraded to meet the necessary environmental requirements or off-the-shelf have been tested under a variety of conditions. Three amplifiers that support high peak powers at 1550 nm have been subjected to vibration, mechanical shock, and thermal cycling tests as well as lifetime vacuum operation. The test results point to the robustness of the commercial technology and the readiness for full space qualification.

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Malcolm W. Wright and Hamid Hemmati "Pulsed fiber amplifiers in simulated space environmental tests", Proc. SPIE 8971, Free-Space Laser Communication and Atmospheric Propagation XXVI, 89710B (6 March 2014); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2045102

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