Potential NASA Commercial Applications: Pulsed laser at 2.05 micron wavelength can be used in a Differential Absorption Lidar (DIAL) to make precise, high-resolution CO2 measurements to investigate sources, sinks, and fluxes of CO2, particularly across the mid to lower troposphere. NASA Needs 2.05μm laser transmitter with high efficiency and high output power. NASA needs 1.94 micron fiber laser as the pump source for the 2.05 micron laser transmitter because it offers several significant advantages including high electrical efficiency, low thermal load, compact size, low mass, long-lifetime, and rugged package.
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