A review on beam-shaping techniques for high-power and compact fiber-coupled diode laser system

Key Points

• Efficient beam-shaping is crucial for enhancing the performance of fiber-coupled diode laser systems.
• The review covers various techniques, focusing on compact designs suitable for high-power applications.
• Analyses of current optical systems reveal limitations and potential advancements in beam manipulation.
• Improvements in beam quality can significantly impact applications in industries such as telecommunications and manufacturing.