Incoherent beam combining of multiple single-mode fiber lasers utilizing fused tapered bundling

Yariv Shamir*, Yoav Sintov, Mark Shtaif

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Abstract

Beam combining with tapered array of single mode fibers is presented. A mutual incoherent CW power launch into the entries introduces intensity addition of which brightness can be utmost conserved. The best limit for the combined output beam quality is given by the brightness conservation law. An experiment where three and seven input CW signals are combined supports this claim. The respective M2 values were close to the best predicted limit, thus it is found to have good agreement with the brightness limit. The power transfer is higher than 90%.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationFiber Lasers VII
Subtitle of host publicationTechnology, Systems, and Applications
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010
EventFiber Lasers VII: Technology, Systems, and Applications - San Francisco, CA, United States
Duration: 25 Jan 201028 Jan 2010

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume7580
ISSN (Print)0277-786X

Conference

ConferenceFiber Lasers VII: Technology, Systems, and Applications
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco, CA
Period25/01/1028/01/10

Keywords

  • Beam combining
  • Beam quality
  • Fiber coupling

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