Directed Energy

High power fiber laser and coherent seeder

High power single-mode lasers providing multi-kW CW power are under development within many agencies for laser weapon and countermeasure uses. In addition to large optical output power, these lasers must have a high degree of spatial and temporal coherence. Coherence and narrow linewidth are important characteristics because they lead to better beam forming and beam handling capabilities, a mandatory requirement for high-energy laser pointing systems. TeraXion’s proven expertise in FBG reflectors manufacturing is strongly contributing to high-power fiber laser defense programs through the development and supply of highly reliable and defect-free reflectors. TeraXion’s narrow-linewidth lasers carry the feature set for use as coherent laser seeders in high-power optical fiber amplification chains.  These reliable high-coherence lasers possess the intrinsic characteristics sought for enhanced beam forming, pointing and combining capabilities.