Laser-induced plasma filaments for communication
US10069564B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 24, 2016 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 26, 2036 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG02F1/3511
- WIPO fieldTelecommunications
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A system and method involve using a first laser to generate a laser-induced plasma filament within an optically-transparent medium, using a second laser to generate a communication signal, and using a signal combiner positioned within the path of both the first laser and the second laser to direct the communication signal through the laser-induced plasma filament to a receiver located within the optically-transparent medium.
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