Extremely powerful optical sources (EPOS) for Tbit/s satellite links

Matthew Welch; James Edmunds; Naresh Thipparapu; Aubin Donnot; Peter Kean

doi:10.1117/12.2646594

15 March 2023 Extremely powerful optical sources (EPOS) for Tbit/s satellite links

Matthew Welch, James Edmunds, Naresh Thipparapu, Aubin Donnot, Peter Kean

Proceedings Volume 12413, Free-Space Laser Communications XXXV; 124130H (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646594
Event: SPIE LASE, 2023, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Satellite free-space optical communication offers higher data rates, lower power consumption and mass savings compared to traditional RF and microwave technologies that are currently more widely deployed. Data rates are quickly increasing; with higher data throughputs enabled if higher power optical amplifiers are available. In this paper submission, G&H discuss initial scoping work performed in project EPOS (Extremely Powerful Optical Sources), a European Space Agency (ESA) funded development programme to significantly increase the optical power available from C-Band optical amplifiers. The project will develop a 100W amplifier for spaceborne use and a 1000W combined amplifier source for ground that will be enabling components in Tbit/s links.

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Matthew Welch, James Edmunds, Naresh Thipparapu, Aubin Donnot, and Peter Kean "Extremely powerful optical sources (EPOS) for Tbit/s satellite links", Proc. SPIE 12413, Free-Space Laser Communications XXXV, 124130H (15 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2646594

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