Free space optical communications using a spectrally-equalizing amplifier
Thomas M. Chaffee, Lexington, VA (US); and Wayne H. Knox, Rochester, NY (US)
Assigned to Attochron, LLC, Lexington, VA (US)
Filed by Attochron, LLC, Lexington, VA (US)
Filed on Nov. 25, 2024, as Appl. No. 18/958,522.
Application 18/958,522 is a continuation of application No. 18/743,973, filed on Jun. 14, 2024, granted, now 12,184,326.
Application 18/743,973 is a continuation of application No. 18/583,242, filed on Feb. 21, 2024, granted, now 12,047,118, issued on Jul. 23, 2024.
Application 18/583,242 is a continuation of application No. 18/514,820, filed on Nov. 20, 2023, granted, now 11,973,536, issued on Apr. 30, 2024.
Application 18/514,820 is a continuation of application No. 18/364,446, filed on Aug. 2, 2023, granted, now 11,831,352, issued on Nov. 28, 2023.
Application 18/364,446 is a continuation in part of application No. 18/164,947, filed on Feb. 6, 2023, granted, now 11,757,529, issued on Sep. 12, 2023.
Prior Publication US 2025/0088270 A1, Mar. 13, 2025
1. An optical system for transmitting a beam of light through a variably refractive medium to a target, the optical system comprising:
an optical source configured to generate a first beam of light; and
a spectrally-equalizing amplifier configured to output, to a target, a second beam of light based on the first beam of light, wherein the spectrally-equalizing amplifier spectrally equalizes a spectrum of the second beam of light.
