Laser Beam Shaping, 2nd Edition

10	Multi-Aperture Beam Integration Systems
Daniel M. Brown, Fred M. Dickey, and Louis S. Weichman

CONTENTS

10.1  Introduction

10.2  Theory

10.2.1  Diffraction Considerations

10.2.2  Interference Effects

10.2.3  Averaging

10.2.4  Coherence Effects

10.2.5  Imaging Integrators

10.2.6  Channel Integrators

10.3  Design Considerations

10.3.1  Diffracting Integrator Layout

10.3.2  Imaging Integrator Layout

10.3.3  Subaperture Shape

10.3.4  Lens Phase Functions and Aberrations

10.4  Fabrication Considerations

10.5  Applications and Experimental Evaluation

10.5.1  Experimental Evaluation of Diffracting Beam Integrator

10.5.1.1  Diffraction and Interference Effects

10.5.1.2  Spot Diameter and Averaging

10.5.2  Compact FibeR Injection System

10.6  Summary ...