Abstract
We review architectures for high-power LADAR transmitters relying on fiber and hybrid fiber/bulk waveguide lasers. Multi-mJ/MW pulse energies/peak-powers are demonstrated in combination with good spatial/spectral beam quality and average output powers > 100 W.
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