8. Glossary
optical absorption
Disappearance of light absorbed by molecules, atoms and particles without emission or scattering.
continuous or direct detection
Detection in which the photodetector current is proportional to the backscattered light power.
heterodyne detection
Detection in which the photo-mixer current is proportional to the product of the backscattered electric field and the local oscillator.
optical scattering; optical scattering
Spatial and spectral redistribution of scattered light.
elastic optical scattering
Scattering without wavelength change by molecules, atoms and particles.
inelastic optical scattering
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Events
International Laser Radar Conference, ILRC (bi-annual). The last edition took place in New York, USA, in June 2015, and the next will be held in Bucharest, Romania, in June 2017.
Coherent Laser Radar Conference, CLRC (bi-annual in alternation with ILRC). The last one took place in Boulder, CO, USA in June 2016.
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Eye safety :
- Laser device safety – Part 1: Equipment classification and requirements. - Norme CEI 60825-1 - mai 2014
- Safe use of lasers outdoors. - Norme ST-ANSI Z136 - 2014
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