An overview of long-range options for in-space laser power transmission is presented. The focus is on the new technology and research status of solar-pumped lasers and their solar concentration needs. The laser options include gas photodissociation lasers, optically-pumped solid-state lasers, and blackbody-pumped transfer lasers. The paper concludes with a summary of current research thrusts.


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    Title :

    Solar pumped laser technology options for space power transmission


    Additional title:

    Moeglichkeiten der Technologie sonnengepumpter Laser fuer die Energieuebertragung im All


    Contributors:


    Publication date :

    1986


    Size :

    7 Seiten, 17 Bilder, 16 Quellen


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English





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