Quantum cascade laser-based free space optical communications

Journal of Optical and Fiber Communications Reports

Volumn 2, Issue 4, 2005, Pages 279-292

  Martini, R ^a   Whittaker, E A ^a  

^a STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY   (United States)

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EID: 33646747033     PISSN: 16198638     EISSN: 16198638     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1007/s10297-005-0052-2     Document Type: Article

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