An apparatus for coherent beam combining of lasers and for lateral mode control is disclosed, comprising a miniature Talbot cavity having at least a first and second surface. The first surface is to receive light from said lasers, and the second surface contains a reflecting mirror. In one embodiment,...http://www.google.de/patents/US5027359?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US5027359 - Miniature Talbot cavity for lateral mode control of laser array
