Method and apparatus for coherently combining laser emission

Details Method and apparatus for coherently combining laser emission Method and apparatus for coherently combining laser emission

2011-01-25

2011-01-25

Harvey, Minsun (Department: 2828)

Coherent light generators

Particular beam control device

Optical output stabilization

C372S068000, C372S094000, C372S097000, C372S102000, C359S629000

Reexamination Certificate

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07876796

ABSTRACT:
A laser system comprises first and second laser sub-cavities each including a gain medium arranged to produce volume gain gratings. The laser system further includes a beam combiner arranged to combine emission from each cavity and direct emission from one cavity to the other. As a result a stale, phase-locked coherently combined emission system is provided.

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