<title>Laser light scattering: from an advanced technology development program to experiments in a reduced gravity environment</title>

Abstract

We describe recent advancements in laser light scattering hardware including intelligent single card correlators, active quench/active reset avalanche photodiodes, laser diodes, and fiber optics which were used by or developed for a NASA Advanced Technology Development program. We then preview a space shuttle experiment which will employ aspects of these hardware developments.

Why the U.S. government should continue funding advanced technology programs

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