Systems and applications:

• In-orbit, on-ground demonstrations and results

• Present and future laser communication systems and scenarios

• Laser communications technology for next generation applications

• Space-based and terrestrial-based optical communication systems

• Laser communication systems for small satellites

• Ranging technology with optical communications

• Imaging technology for optical communications

Devices, components and subsystems:

• Optical devices for space-based applications

• Optoelectronic subsystems and components

• Laboratory demonstration hardware

Basic link technologies:

• Atmospheric propagation, transmission effects, and compensation techniques

• Site-diversity techniques

• Modulation formats for space-based systems

• Trade-offs between optical and microwave (RF) systems

Advanced technologies:

• Advances in quantum communications

• Novel optical devices and systems for lasercom

• New mm-wave/THz communication devices and systems