Abstract
In terminals for free-space laser links, optical amplifiers boost transmit powers into the Watt range. As pre-amplifiers, they help obtaining sensitivities of a few ten photons/bit. Concepts and requirements for such applications are discussed.
© 2005 Optical Society of America
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