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A survey of beam-combining technologies for laser space power transmissionThe combination of laser beams holds much promise for obtaining powerful beams. Methods are surveyed for beam combination (coherent and incoherent) and two of them are identified as the most effective means for achieving high power transmission in space. The two methods as applied to laser diode arrays are analyzed, and potentially productive work areas for the advancement of technology are delineated.
Document ID
19890009308
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Technical Memorandum (TM)
Authors
Kwon, J. H. (Hampton Inst. VA., United States)
Williams, M. D. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Lee, J. H. (NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
September 5, 2013
Publication Date
December 1, 1988
Subject Category
Lasers And Masers
Report/Patent Number
NAS 1.15:101529
NASA-TM-101529
Report Number: NAS 1.15:101529
Report Number: NASA-TM-101529
Accession Number
89N18679
Funding Number(s)
PROJECT: RTOP 506-41-41-01
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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