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Limits of Coherent Addition of Lasers: Simple Estimate

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The coherent combining of single mode lasers using coupled cavities is considered. A simple analytical estimate of the number of lasers that can be efficiently combined in such a way is suggested. Such an estimate agrees with simulations and experiments reported recently.

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  1. Institute for Laser Science, University of Electro Communications, 1-5-1 Chofugaoka, Chofu, Tokyo, 182-8585, Japan

    Dmitrii Kouznetsov, Jean-François Bisson, Akira Shirakawa & Ken-ichi Ueda

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Kouznetsov, D., Bisson, JF., Shirakawa, A. et al. Limits of Coherent Addition of Lasers: Simple Estimate. OPT REV 12, 445–447 (2005). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10043-005-0445-8

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