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From: lwch_cif@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (LE VENGEUR)
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Re:Sub Communications
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Date: 14 Apr 90 04:11:21 GMT
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From: lwch_cif@uhura.cc.rochester.edu (LE VENGEUR)

In a couple of articles ago someone mentioned about the use of laser
to communicate with the base on the surface.

I believe the laser in question is a gas laser called Copper Vapor Laser.
In its blue-green mode (wavelength of .5105 mus) it can travel easily
through the salt water of the ocean.  Its one of the most powerful gas
laser there is requiring only 1 mirror for its stimulated emission and
amplification.  Approximately 40 watts in power and has a 15 kHz       
repetition rate.

Thats all I learned so far in the Optics Undergrad. Prog. here in
Rochester, please if possible follow up with the laser's actual
role or its prospect in the submarine's submerged communication.
Thanx

Lea-Wei