Demonstration of a slow-light laser radar.
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چکیده
We propose and demonstrate a proof-of-concept system for a coherently combined multi-aperture slow-light laser radar. By employing slow-light delay elements in short-pulse-emitting systems to ensure synchronized pulse arrival at the target, we show that it is possible to simultaneously achieve high resolution in the transverse and the lateral dimensions with a wide steering angle.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Optics express
دوره 19 17 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2011