Theoretical model for the first electronically phase-locked optical array without a reference beam

Thomas M. Shay

doi:10.1117/12.678424

6 September 2006 Theory of electronic phase locking of an optical array without a reference beam

Thomas M. Shay

Proceedings Volume 6304, Free-Space Laser Communications VI; 63040S (2006) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.678424
Event: SPIE Optics + Photonics, 2006, San Diego, California, United States

Abstract

The first theory for two novel coherent beam combination architectures that are the first electronic beam combination architectures that completely eliminate the need for a separate reference beam are presented. Detailed theoretical models are developed and presented for the first time.

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Thomas M. Shay "Theory of electronic phase locking of an optical array without a reference beam", Proc. SPIE 6304, Free-Space Laser Communications VI, 63040S (6 September 2006); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.678424

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