Measurement of the laser beam intensity distribution using optical tomography

Optical tomography is proposed as a method for studying the intensity distribution in the laser beam cross section. The tomographic projection of the beam cross section is obtained with the help of an optical fiber possessing a high radiation resistance, which makes it possible to employ this technique for studying high-power laser radiation. The results of tomographic reconstruction of the bean cross section from experimental projections are compared with the results of reconstruction from model projections.