Mid-infrared lasers and the kruse-mie theorem in fog for free-space optical communication applications

Paul Corrigan, Rainer Martini, Edward A. Whittaker, Clyde Bethea

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Abstract

We demonstrate that in NYC metro fog mid-infrared systems transmit over 300% more power and have 3x greater range than conventional FSO systems. We report that the benchmark Kruse-Mie theorem underestimates mid-infrared systems by +200%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008
StatePublished - 2008
EventConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008 - San Jose, CA, United States
Duration: 4 May 20089 May 2008

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers
ISSN (Electronic)2162-2701

Conference

ConferenceConference on Lasers and Electro-Optics, CLEO 2008
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose, CA
Period4/05/089/05/08

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