High-Energy
Laser Systems

Spectral And Coherent Beam Combining With Outstanding Beam Quality.

Supply Chain Security Through Vertical Integration.

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Overview – For Directed Energy Applications

Spectral Beam Combining (SBC) And Coherent Beam Combining (CBC) Are The Main Technology
Approaches In High-Energy Laser (HEL) Systems

Due to its many advantages, coherent beam combining (CBC) technology is used in high-power laser systems worldwide, especially for power classes exceeding 30 kW. FiberBridge Photonics currently supports customers around the world using high-energy lasers based on coherent beam combining with CBC components and high-energy laser systems. An essential advantage of CBC technology is the maintenance of outstanding beam quality, even at very high output powers ranging from 30 kW to over 100 kW. As a result, very high laser intensities (kW/cm²) can be achieved at greater distances to efficiently engage a target. In addition, CBC enables very short neutralization times of a target, and this is crucial for UAS swarms, mortars or missiles, among other things. The inherent ability of CBC technology to compensate for atmospheric fluctuations allows very high laser intensities to be maintained on the target. This makes it possible for completely new combat scenarios to be addressed compared to other HEL technologies.

Coherent beam combining enables superior laser intensity on the target.

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Capabilities

Integration Of The HEL In A Variety Of Platforms For Each Domain (Land, Sea, Space, Air)
Laser Systems Tailored To The Customer’s Specific Platform
Adapted Laser Designs For A Wide Range Of Threat Scenarios
Maximized Laser Intensity On Target
Manufacturing And Installation Of The Complete Laser System
Service, Support And Training For High-Energy Laser Systems

Installation, Service
And Training

FiberBridge Photonics provides support as a service partner in the manufacturing, installation, maintenance, and repair of high-power laser systems – tailored to the specific requirements of each platform. To ensure success for our customers, we offer individualized training for the installation, maintenance, and repair of high-performance laser systems and other related topics. Our training sessions are suitable for both groups and individuals. The length and content of each training session is customized to each customer’s specific use case and prior product knowledge. Together, we decide on which type of training is best suited to your specific business needs.

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Applications

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Directed Energy – AIR

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Directed Energy – SPACE

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Directed Energy – LAND

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Directed Energy – SEA

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Laser-Based Fusion

Optic Solutions

FiberBridge Photonics offers advanced downstream optical solutions for our fiber-based laser systems, enabling precise shaping and control of the laser beam. An example of this is beam expanders (telescopes), which are used to increase the diameter of a laser beam. From initial concept and optical design through to final series production, we support our customers at every stage of development. Our solutions are engineered to ensure seamless integration with our laser platforms, delivering optimal performance across the relevant power classes. In addition, we carefully consider the application-specific requirements, including environmental conditions like temperature stability, contamination control, and mechanical robustness. The result is a reliable, high-performance optical system tailored specifically to our customers applications, combining efficiency, scalability, and long-term operational stability.

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* Calculated laser intensity at the target for various laser systems without atmospheric influences. 300 mm maximum beam aperture, adaptive focus change.

 

CBC - Coherent Beam Combining: Assumption: PIB from 65% (10 kW) to 57% (100 kW).

 

SBC - Spectral Beam Combining: Assumption: M² =1.25 (10 kW), M² = 1.7 (30kW), M² = 2.2 (50 kW) and M²=3.0 (100 kW).

 

Industrial lasers: Beam combining with fiber bundles.

 

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