Demonstration of a slow-light laser radar

Aaron Schweinsberg, Zhimin Shi, Joseph E. Vornehm, Robert W. Boyd
2011 Optics Express  
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.
doi:10.1364/oe.19.015760 pmid:21934938 fatcat:ycfm6qmuo5gydoolz6xktsqheq