The theoretical research on fundamental mode 20/400-μm fiber laser for directed-energy application

Xuejiao Wang; Yusheng Huang; Dongxian Geng

doi:10.1117/12.2538467

19 November 2019 The theoretical research on fundamental mode 20/400-μm fiber laser for directed-energy application

Xuejiao Wang, Yusheng Huang, Dongxian Geng

Proceedings Volume 11185, Optical Design and Testing IX; 111851B (2019) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2538467
Event: SPIE/COS Photonics Asia, 2019, Hangzhou, China

Abstract

A theoretical research of fiber laser in single mode operation was presented to evaluate laser targeting characteristics, namely, the directed-energy application. The beam propagation efficiency (BPE) was chosen as the factor to assess the performance of the lasers. Many parameters were studied about their impacts on BPE, including the lens parameters and the transmitting distance. As a result, it was found that the defocus quantity (DQ) valve had a huge impact on directed-energy performance. Given a proper DQ value, the BPE can reach a near limit value. By comparing the BPE performances under different transmission distances, we concluded that when target radius was set to be 5 cm, the ideal state (BPE＞90%) of directed-energy transmission can be achieved within a certain distance of 7 km.

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Xuejiao Wang, Yusheng Huang, and Dongxian Geng "The theoretical research on fundamental mode 20/400-μm fiber laser for directed-energy application", Proc. SPIE 11185, Optical Design and Testing IX, 111851B (19 November 2019); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2538467

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