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    This study analyzes optical telescope performance using antenna gain for laser-based radar and communication systems. Techniques like conical axicons can significantly boost antenna gain in obscured apertures.

    Area of Science:

    • Optical engineering
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    • Optical telescope systems with centrally obscured apertures are utilized in various applications.
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    • Main Results:

    • Demonstrated a two-fold increase in antenna gain using a conical axicon with 0.25 obscured aperture area.
    • Showed that these techniques approach maximum theoretical gain for obscured apertures.
    • Presented optimal laser interfacing methods and experimental validation.

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