Title :
Mid-infrared lasers and the Kruse-Mie theorem in fog for free-space optical communication applications
Author :
Corrigan, Paul ; Martini, Rainer ; Whittaker, Edward A. ; Bethea, Clyde
Author_Institution :
Dept. of Phys., Stevens Inst. of Technol., Hoboken, NJ
Abstract :
We demonstrate that in NYC metro fog mid-infrared systems transmit over 300% more power and have 3times greater range than conventional FSO systems. We report that the benchmark Kruse-Mie theorem underestimates mid-infrared systems by +200%.
Keywords :
atmospheric optics; fog; laser beam applications; laser beams; optical links; Kruse-Mie theorem; NYC metro fog mid-infrared system; enhanced power transmission; free-space optical communication; mid-infrared lasers; visibility; Laser theory; Mie scattering; Optical attenuators; Optical fiber communication; Optical scattering; Particle scattering; Power lasers; Quantum cascade lasers; Rain; Resonance light scattering; (010.1300) Atmospheric propagation; (060.2605) Free-space optical Communication;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2008 and 2008 Conference on Quantum Electronics and Laser Science. CLEO/QELS 2008. Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-859-9
