Forcing Mutual Coherence in Diode Laser Stacks

Author

Jonathan R. Wurtz, University of New Hampshire - Main CampusFollow

Date of Award

Spring 2014

Project Type

Senior Honors Thesis

College or School

CEPS

Department

Physics

Program or Major

Physics

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

First Advisor

Bill Hersman

Abstract

This paper will discuss both theoretical and experimental attempts to improve the spatial beam quality of diode laser stacks using an external optical system. An overview and derivation of the mathematics of both the optical system and diode lasers will be discussed. The experimental setup will be presented, as well as the fundamental theoretical and experimental results that suggest the external optical system used for this thesis fails to improve the beam quality of a diode laser stack.

Recommended Citation

Wurtz, Jonathan R., "Forcing Mutual Coherence in Diode Laser Stacks" (2014). Honors Theses and Capstones. 189.
https://scholars.unh.edu/honors/189