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Measurement of X-ray Beam Coherence along Multiple Directions Using 2-D Checkerboard Phase Grating
Published on: October 11, 2016
Coherent beam combination of multiple beams based on near-field angle modulation
Abstract:
We proposed a new phase-locking technique for multibeam coherent beam combination. By near-field angle modulation and angular spectrum measurement, we obtained the relative phase between each pair of beams with one camera. This method is appropriate for multibeam schemes and possesses the advantages of high accuracy, resistance to energy fluctuation, and simplicity, as shown by the analysis in this study. In a proof-of-principle experiment, we realized the phase-locking of three beams, achieving a Strehl ratio of 89.5%. Our method may supply a scheme for multibeam coherent combining of ultra-intense bulk laser systems.
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