What to expect
This introductory course provides an overview of spaceborne laser systems and applications, including an outline of the suite of supports available from PhotonHub and how companies can apply. The online training also provides an open forum for attendees to ask specific questions to experts in the field of photonic technologies and a wide range of laser-application areas.
Specifically, the online training course gives an overview of innovative laser systems and applications which are designed and manufactured at LZH in the context of space technologies. Examples such as the development of compact and robust laser sources for harsh environmental conditions to be found e.g. on the Moon and on Mars as well as applications like spaceborne optical communication and processing of lunar regolith for additive manufacturing are presented, demonstrating the high potential of laser-based space technologies.
This online training course is free-of-charge but requires attendees to register in advance.
Course outcomes
Participants can expect to gain:
• An introduction to laser-based applications in space
• A basic overview of relevant requirements and environmental conditions for lasers in space
• An overview of laser system and process development for space applications realized under participation of the LZH, especially
o the MOMA UV laser for ESA’s ExoMars mission searching for organics and traces of past and present life on Mars via laser desorption mass spectroscopy,
o all-fiber laser amplifiers for spaceborne optical communication, and
o the MOONRISE payload for first proof-of-concept experiments of laser-based additive manufacturing on the Moon.
Course audience
This introductory online training course targets entrants to the development of laser systems and manufacturing processes for space applications as well as companies on their way to realize new applications for lasers in space technologies.
Attendee experience
Basic knowledge of laser technologies would be helpful, but not essential.