Electro-optic modulator for high-speed Nd:YAG laser communication

Thomas Petsch

doi:10.1117/12.46080

1 May 1991 Electro-optic modulator for high-speed Nd:YAG laser communication

Thomas Petsch

Proceedings Volume 1522, Optical Space Communication II; (1991) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46080
Event: Munich '91 (Lasers '91), 1991, Munich, Germany

Abstract

An engineering model of an electrooptic intensity modulator for Nd:YAG laser wavelength (1.06 micron) was designed, manufactured, and tested. Two lithium niobate crystals were cascaded to constitute a traveling wave electrooptic bulk modulator. The crystals were embedded in a beryllia holding structure to guarantee mechanical alignment and good heat transfer. Electronic bias voltage control was implemented to compensate thermal disturbances and aging effects.

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Thomas Petsch "Electro-optic modulator for high-speed Nd:YAG laser communication", Proc. SPIE 1522, Optical Space Communication II, (1 May 1991); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.46080

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