High power fiber optic laser beam delivery.

Journal Article · Wed May 01 04:00:00 UTC 1996 · Ind. Laser Rev.

OSTI ID:937815

Leong, K H; Hunter, B V

Fiber-optic beam delivery is commonly used on industrial laser systems. This article examines the conditions for the optimal propagation of high power beams through optical fibers. Beam quality effects by step and gradient index fibers of different lengths are considered. The differences between the diverging beam from a fiber and the beam at focus and on the fiber face are illustrated. Estimates are provided of the worst-case beam quality to be expected from fibers. Guidelines are also provided for the selection of beam delivery components based on the limitations of the optical system and the tasks to be performed.

• Research Organization: Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
• DOE Contract Number: AC02-06CH11357
• OSTI ID: 937815
• Report Number(s): ANL//JA-20918
• Journal Information: Ind. Laser Rev., Journal Name: Ind. Laser Rev. Journal Issue: 4 ; May 1996 Vol. 6
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: ENGLISH

Related Subjects

42 ENGINEERING
FIBER OPTICS
LASER RADIATION
LASERS
OPTICAL SYSTEMS
PERFORMANCE