Title :
Coherent combining of fiber amplifiers through atmospheric turbulence: A model
Author :
Lombard, L. ; Jolivet, V. ; Bourdon, P. ; Bennaï, B. ; Valla, M. ; Canat, G. ; Vasseur, O.
Author_Institution :
ONERA DOTA/SLS, Palaiseau, France
Abstract :
We propose a model, based on speckle propagation, of the remote coherent combining of fiber amplifiers through atmospheric turbulence. The simulations show why, and under what conditions coherent beam combining through turbulence is possible.
Keywords :
atmospheric optics; atmospheric turbulence; optical fibre amplifiers; atmospheric turbulence; fiber amplifier coherent combination; speckle propagation; Atmospheric modeling; Detectors; Fiber lasers; Laser beams; Lenses; Light scattering; Optical fiber amplifiers; Optical propagation; Speckle; Surface emitting lasers; (010.7060) Turbulence; (140.3298) Laser beam combining;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics, 2009 and 2009 Conference on Quantum electronics and Laser Science Conference. CLEO/QELS 2009. Conference on
Conference_Location :
Baltimore, MD
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-869-8
