Title :
Limits of coherent addition of lasers: simple estimate
Author :
Kouznetsov, Dmitrii ; Bisson, Jean-Francois ; Shirakawa, Akira ; Ueda, Ken-ichi
Author_Institution :
Institute for Laser Science University of Electro-Communications 1-5-1 Chofu-Gaoka, Chofu, Tokyo 182-8585, Japan http:////www.ils.uec.ac.jp/∼dima; Email: dima@ils.uec.ac.jp
Abstract :
The coherent combining of single mode lasers using coupled cavities is considered. A simple analytical estimate of the number of lasers that can be efficiently combined in such a way is suggested. Such an estimate agrees with simulations and experiments reported recently.
Keywords :
coherent beam addition; coherent beam combining; laser addition; power scaling; Couplers; Fiber lasers; Frequency; Laser beams; Laser feedback; Laser modes; Laser theory; Optical coupling; Optical feedback; Optical refraction; coherent beam addition; coherent beam combining; laser addition; power scaling;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2005. CLEO/Pacific Rim 2005. Pacific Rim Conference on
Print_ISBN :
0-7803-9242-6
DOI :
10.1109/CLEOPR.2005.1569654
