Title
Target-Based Coherent Beam Combining of an Optical Phased Array Fed by a Broadband Laser Source
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-18-2017
Abstract
The target-based phasing of an optical phased array (OPA) fed by a broadband master oscillator laser source is investigated. The specific scenario examined here considers an OPA phasing through atmospheric turbulence on a rough curved object. An analytical expression for the detected or received intensity is derived. Gleaned from this expression are the conditions under which target-based phasing is possible. A detailed OPA wave optics simulation is performed to validate the theoretical findings. Key aspects of the simulation set-up as well as the results are thoroughly discussed.
DOI
10.1080/09500340.2017.1343403
Source Publication
Journal of Modern Optics
Recommended Citation
Milo W. Hyde, Jack E. McCrae & Glenn A. Tyler (2017) Target-based coherent beam combining of an optical phased array fed by a broadband laser source, Journal of Modern Optics, 64:20, 2149-2156, DOI: 10.1080/09500340.2017.1343403
Comments
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