Phase-preserving amplifier for a stellar interferometer
Project Leader: Jack Glassman
Unit: Department of Physics, SIU Edwardsville
Special Note:The SIUC Technology Transfer Office is assisting Edwardsville with administration of this patent under the direction of Steve Hansen, Associate Provost for Research and Dean of Graduate School at SIUE.
Brief Description:
A phase-preserving amplification system for stellar interferometers is disclosed. In one embodiment, a pair of crystals are provided that are configured to receive an optical signal from a source such as a telescope. A pump inputs a high energy field into the crystals, amplifying the optical signals using optical parametric amplification (OPA). A beam combiner receives and combines the amplified signals and a data collection element collects the combined amplified signals.
Patent Status:
U.S. Patent No. 7,154,608, issued December 26, 2006.
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