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Dual function laser for space laser communications

Patent ·
OSTI ID:7148272
A Nd:YAG laser is described that operates in a dual functioning cavity with a Ba/sub 2/Na(NbO/sub 3/)/sub 5/ frequency doubling crystal that provides two frequencies of laser radiation, one frequency double the other, to provide a laser beacon beam at a wavelength of approximately 1.06 micrometers and a high data rate beam at a wavelength of approximately 0.53 micrometer.
Assignee:
Secretary of the Air Force
Patent Number(s):
US 3975693
OSTI ID:
7148272
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English