Dr. Kolja Nicklaus Profile

Dr. Kolja Nicklaus

at SpaceTech GmbH

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Publications (19)

Proceedings Article | 12 July 2023 Open Access

Micro-integrated optical isolators for visible wavelengths for space application

Marina Kaufer, Andreas Baatzsch, Mark Herding, Kolja Nicklaus, Christoph Tyborski, Ahmad Bawamia, Andreas Wicht, Martin Giesberts

Proceedings Volume 12777, 127775Y (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2691105

KEYWORDS: Crystals, Optical isolators, Magnetism, Design and modelling, Astronomical imaging, Temperature metrology, Laser crystals, Tellurium, Manganese, Polarizers

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2023 Open Access

ESA activities and perspectives on Laser Tracking Instrument for NGGM/MAGIC mission

Olivier Carraz, Luca Massotti, Aaron Strangfeld, Kai-Cristian Voss, Kolja Nicklaus, Gerhard Heinzel, Vitali Müller, Arnaud Heliere, Anne Ferri, Marina Kaufer, Johanna Flock, Mark Herding, Bailey Allen Curzadd, Markus Weller, Bernardo Carnicero Dominguez

Proceedings Volume 12777, 127776X (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2689654

KEYWORDS: Astronomical imaging, Laser tracking, Equipment

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Proceedings Article | 11 June 2021 Open Access

Proof-of-concept demonstrator for the off-axis retroreflector interferometer configuration for NGGM

Christian Dahl, Gino Bruno Amata, Luciana Bonino, Andreas Baatzsch, Johanna Flock, Arnaud Heliere, Luca Massotti, Kolja Nicklaus, Marco Pisani, Massimo Zucco

Proceedings Volume 11852, 118523I (2021) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2599605

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Proceedings Article | 12 July 2019 Open Access

Laser metrology concept consolidation for NGGM

K. Nicklaus, S. Cesare, L. Massotti, L. Bonino, S. Mottini, M. Pisani, P. Silvestrin

Proceedings Volume 11180, 1118048 (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2536071

KEYWORDS: Space operations, Retroreflectors, Transponders, Satellites, Ranging, Interferometers, Reliability, Heterodyning, Diodes, Atomic layer deposition

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Proceedings Article | 4 March 2019 Presentation + Paper

Towards optical data highways through the atmosphere

Christoph Voland, Zoran Sodnik, Josep Perdigues-Armengol, David Alaluf, Nicolas Vedrenne, Kolja Nicklaus

Proceedings Volume 10910, 109101C (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2509648

KEYWORDS: Atmospheric optics, Satellites, Free space optics, Adaptive optics, Stars, Wavelength division multiplexing, Atmospheric turbulence, Optical communications, Data communications, Satellite communications

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Proceedings Article | 21 November 2017 Open Access

Highly-efficient, frequency-tripled Nd:YAG laser for spaceborne LIDARs

R. Treichel, H.-D. Hoffmann, J. Luttmann, V. Morasch, K. Nicklaus, C. Wührer

Proceedings Volume 10566, 105661O (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2308197

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Crystals, Oscillators, Ultraviolet radiation, Laser crystals, LIDAR, Energy efficiency, Diodes, Nd:YAG lasers, Laser development

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Proceedings Article | 20 November 2017 Open Access

Laser ranging interferometer for GRACE follow-on

Gerhard Heinzel, Benjmin Sheard, Nils Brause, Karsten Danzmann, Marina Dehne, Oliver Gerberding, Christoph Mahrdt, Vitali Müller, Daniel Schütze, Gunnar Stede, William Klipstein, William Folkner, Robert Spero, Kolja Nicklaus, Peter Gath, Daniel Shaddock

Proceedings Volume 10564, 1056420 (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2309099

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017 Open Access

Optical bench of the laser ranging interferometer on grace follow-on

K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, A. Baatzsch, M. Dehne, C. Diekmann, K. Voss, F. Gilles, B. Guenther, B. Zender, S. Böhme, V. Mueller, D. Schuetze, G. Stede, B. Sheard, G. Heinzel

Proceedings Volume 10563, 105632I (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304195

KEYWORDS: Ranging, Optical benches, Wavefronts, Heterodyning, Space operations, Beam splitters, Astronomical imaging, Interferometers, Optical design, Mirrors

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Proceedings Article | 17 November 2017 Open Access

High stability laser for next generation gravity missions

K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, X. Wang, N. Beller, O. Fitzau, M. Giesberts, M. Herper, G. Barwood, R. Williams, P. Gill, H. Koegel, S. Webster, M. Gohlke

Proceedings Volume 10563, 105632T (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2304161

KEYWORDS: RGB color model, Laser stabilization, Fiber amplifiers, Oscillators, Diodes, Astronomical imaging, Computer aided design, Temperature metrology, Electronics, Environmental sensing

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017 Open Access

High reproducible Co2 laser spliced fiber-collimator for a space borne laser system

S. Böhme, S. Fabian, A. Kamm, T. Peschel, E. Beckert, A. Tünnermann, K. Nicklaus, M. Dehne

Proceedings Volume 10562, 105625W (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296211

KEYWORDS: Fermium, Frequency modulation, Wavefronts, Diamond turning, Gas lasers, Fiber lasers, Carbon dioxide lasers, Astronomical imaging, Laser systems engineering, Manufacturing

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017 Open Access

The absolute frequency reference unit for the methane-sensing lidar mission Merlin

D. Heinecke, T. Liebherr, C. Diekmann, A. Baatzsch, M. Herding, M. Taha, R. Birmuske, X. Wang, D. Battles, K. Dahl, B. Kiewe, K. Schleisiek, N. Beller, H. Schafer, K. Nicklaus

Proceedings Volume 10562, 105620K (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296087

KEYWORDS: Semiconductor lasers, Optical parametric oscillators, Methane, Absorption, Astronomical imaging, Modulation, LIDAR, Laser stabilization, Laser development, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017 Open Access

High stability laser for interferometric earth gravity measurements

K. Dahl, K. Nicklaus, M. Herding, X. Wang, N. Beller, O. Fitzau, M. Giesberts, M. Herper, R. Williams, G. Barwood, P. Lovelock, P. Gill, H. Koegel, A. Sell

Proceedings Volume 10562, 105620J (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2296095

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Laser stabilization, Interferometry, Diodes, Polarization, Temperature metrology, Oscillators, Optical amplifiers, Optical resonators, Electronics

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Proceedings Article | 25 September 2017 Open Access

Laser ranging interferometer on Grace follow-on

C. Dahl, A. Baatzsch, M. Dehne, F. Gilles, P. Hager, M. Herding, K. Nicklaus, K. Voss, K. Abich, C. Braxmaier, M. Gohlke, B. Guenther, J. Sanjuan, B. Zender, G. Barranco, A. Görth, C. Mahrdt, V. Müller, D. Schütze, G. Stede, G. Heinzel

Proceedings Volume 10562, 105623V (2017) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2297705

KEYWORDS: Temperature metrology, Mirrors, Ranging, Interferometers, Wavefronts, Astronomical imaging, Optical benches, Optical testing, Satellites, Heterodyning

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Proceedings Article | 4 March 2015 Paper

High stability single-frequency Yb fiber amplifier for next generation gravity missions

M. Herper, Oliver Fitzau, M. Giesberts, K. Nicklaus, G. Barwood, R. Williams, P. Gill, H. Koegel, H.-D. Hoffmann

Proceedings Volume 9344, 93440B (2015) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2077400

KEYWORDS: Fiber amplifiers, Diodes, Laser stabilization, Amplifiers, Satellites, Fiber lasers, Absorption, Ytterbium, Laser applications, Polarization

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Proceedings Article | 17 February 2010 Paper

Faraday isolators for high average power fundamental mode radiation

Kolja Nicklaus, Torsten Langer

Proceedings Volume 7578, 75781U (2010) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.842121

KEYWORDS: Optical isolators, Polarizers, Temperature metrology, Fiber lasers, Polarization, Birefringence, Crystals, Laser sources, Absorption, Zirconium

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Proceedings Article | 13 March 2008 Paper

Very high-efficiency frequency-tripled Nd:YAG MOPA for spaceborne lidar

J. Luttmann, K. Nicklaus, V. Morasch, S. Fu, M. Höfer, M. Traub, H.-D. Hoffmann, R. Treichel, C. Wührer, P. Zeller

Proceedings Volume 6871, 687109 (2008) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.763640

KEYWORDS: Optical amplifiers, Oscillators, Crystals, Diodes, LIDAR, Laser crystals, Energy efficiency, Nd:YAG lasers, Pulsed laser operation, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 9 March 2007 Paper

Frequency stabilization of Q-switched Nd:YAG oscillators for airborne and spaceborne lidar systems

K. Nicklaus, V. Morasch, M. Hoefer, J. Luttmann, M. Vierkötter, M. Ostermeyer, J. Höffner, Christian Lemmerz, D. Hoffmann

Proceedings Volume 6451, 64511L (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.701187

KEYWORDS: Oscillators, Pulsed laser operation, Laser stabilization, LIDAR, Laser systems engineering, Nd:YAG lasers, Q switching, Mirrors, Q switched lasers, Resonators

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Proceedings Article | 19 February 2007 Paper

Diode pumped Nd:YGG laser for direct generation of pulsed 935-nm radiation for water vapour measurements

J. Löhring, K. Nicklaus, N. Kujath, D. Hoffmann

Proceedings Volume 6451, 64510I (2007) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.708220

KEYWORDS: Absorption, Q switching, Crystals, Diodes, Energy efficiency, LIDAR, Luminescence, Signal detection, Oscillators, Semiconductor lasers

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Proceedings Article | 28 February 2006 Paper

MOPA with kW average power and multi MW peak power: experimental results, theoretical modeling, and scaling limits

K. Nicklaus, M. Hoefer, D. Hoffmann, J. Luttmann, R. Wester, R. Poprawe

Proceedings Volume 6100, 610016 (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.646523

KEYWORDS: Prototyping, Rod lasers, Birefringence, Optical amplifiers, Refractive index, Temperature metrology, Polarization, Diffraction, Nd:YAG lasers, Oscillators

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