Mid-Infrared Laser Source for Field Tests

Mid-infrared (mid-IR or 3.5 - 5.0 mu m) laser sources are widely employed in applications such as laser projectors, remote sensing of the atmosphere and countermeasures against heat seeking missiles. In this paper, we describe the development of a mid-IR laser source which can be used as a ground-based system for remote sensing applications and testing countermeasure effectiveness in the field.