Abstract: A method includes acquiring and characterizing multiple laser beams. The method includes tracking the acquired laser beams. The method includes controlling a beam of the acquired laser beams. The method includes implementing an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams. The method includes steering at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams. The method includes changing one or more optical properties of a beam steering unit to steer the at least one laser beam towards the target, including one or more of the following: inducing a Pockels effect on the at least one beam by applying an electric field; tuning Spatial Light Modulators; tuning a metamaterial structure; inducing a diffraction grating; and modifying an output angle of the at least one beam.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.

Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to deformable diaphragms. More particularly, but not exclusively, the present disclosure relates to deformable diaphragms which include a mirror component and may be used for steering optical signals such as light or laser beams. In one form, a device includes a conductive substrate, a rigid mirror positioned on a first side of the conductive substrate, a piezoelectric material positioned on a second side of the conductive substrate, and a plurality of electrodes positioned on the piezoelectric material. In one aspect of this form, the conductive substrate is flexibly deformable in response to application of an electrical potential to one or more of the electrodes positioned on the piezoelectric material to move the mirror.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.

Abstract: A system and method for high speed communication are provided. The system comprises a laser-based system for communication, the system comprising: an acquisition module configured to acquire and characterize a plurality of laser beams; a tracking module configured to track the acquired laser beams, the tracking module comprising: a beaconing feedback and beam divergence mechanism configured to control a beam and detect a beam; an adaptive learning unit configured to implement an adaptive learning detection algorithm to identify and track a unique optical signature from at least one of the acquired laser beams; and a pointing module configured to point at least one laser beam towards a target based on the acquired laser beams.