The Far-Field Pattern of a Parallel-Staged MOPA(Master Oscillator Power Amplifier) Configuration.
Abstract
The diffraction of coherent light by two circular apertures arranged in the shape of a 'Figure 8' is considered. The far-field or focal plane irradiance patterns are calculated and integrated over circular areas. The results are displayed in graphical form using dimensionless coordinates which are functions of the aperture size as well as the amplitude and phase distortions present in the radiation illuminating the aperture. Five cases which represent physically meaningful amplitude and phase profiles in the illuminating light are treated analytically. (Author)
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Jul 01, 1972
- Accession Number
- AD0745391
Entities
People
- John A. Love Iii
Organizations
- Air Force Research Laboratory