Title :
Coherent combining of two quantum-cascade lasers in a Michelson cavity
Author :
Bloom, G. ; Larat, C. ; Lallier, E. ; Carras, M. ; Marcadet, X.
Author_Institution :
Thales Res. & Technol., Palaiseau, France
Abstract :
Michelson type cavity has been developed to achieve coherent combining of two quantum-cascade lasers emitting at 4.5 μm. We report a cw combining efficiency of 85% with a good beam quality (M2 <; 1.4).
Keywords :
Michelson interferometers; laser cavity resonators; quantum cascade lasers; Michelson cavity; beam quality; coherent combining; cw combining efficiency; two quantum-cascade lasers; wavelength 4.5 mum; Cavity resonators; Fiber lasers; Laser beams; Optical reflection; Optical resonators; Quantum cascade lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2011 Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1223-4