Jauregui, C.C.JaureguiStihler, C.C.StihlerKholaif, S.S.KholaifTu, Y.Y.TuLimpert, J.J.Limpert2022-05-062022-05-062021https://publica.fraunhofer.de/handle/publica/41708510.1109/CLEO/Europe-EQEC52157.2021.9542245Roughly a decade ago the future of fiber laser technology looked brighter than ever with enticing power scaling prospects [1]. These predictions seemed to be supported by the unprecedented exponential rate of power increase sustained over the previous two decades [2]. At those times, multi ten-kW fiber laser systems seemed within reach.enconference paper