Coherent Beam Combining with Gradient-Index Optics

W. Minster Kunkel, James R. Leger

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Abstract

We present a new method of coherent beam combining utilizing gradient index optics to convert multiple laser beams into a single beam. Both ray and wave theory are employed to design a highly efficient combiner.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationCLEO
Subtitle of host publicationApplications and Technology, CLEO AT 2016
PublisherOptica Publishing Group (formerly OSA)
ISBN (Electronic)9781557528209
StatePublished - 2016
EventCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO AT 2016 - San Jose, United States
Duration: Jun 5 2016Jun 10 2016

Publication series

NameOptics InfoBase Conference Papers

Conference

ConferenceCLEO: Applications and Technology, CLEO AT 2016
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Jose
Period6/5/166/10/16

Bibliographical note

Publisher Copyright:
© OSA 2016.

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