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A laser communication system adapted for use in a satellite communication system. The satellite carries a laser communication system. The laser communication system includes a plurality of active and passive optical elements packaged in a monolithic, or single block, structure for interfacing betwee

A laser communication system adapted for use in a satellite communication system. The satellite carries a laser communication system. The laser communication system includes a plurality of active and passive optical elements packaged in a monolithic, or single block, structure for interfacing between a focusing beam director of the satellite and laser transmitters/receivers of the laser communication system. Laser energy is directed between the beam director and the transmitters/receivers by the active and active optical elements, such laser energy passing through the monolithic structure solely as collimated light. In this way, relay elements, such as diffractive optics and focusing lenses, and there concomitant alignment requirements, are eliminated from the monolithic structure.

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[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An optical system comprising:a beam director;a laser transmitter;a laser receiver;a monolithic structure comprising a plurality of active and passive optical elements, such elements including a beam splitter, such structure being arranged for interfacing between the bea

[ What is claimed is:] [1.]1. An optical system comprising:a beam director;a laser transmitter;a laser receiver;a monolithic structure comprising a plurality of active and passive optical elements, such elements including a beam splitter, such structure being arranged for interfacing between the beam director and the laser transmitter and laser receiver, laser energy being directed between the beam director and the laser transmitter and laser receiver by the active and passive optical elements, such laser energy passing through the monolithic structure solely as collimated light.