A multiple source array including a guided-wave structure having a dielectric core and a cladding covering the dielectric core; and an array of dielectric-filled, guided-wave cavities in the cladding extending transversely from the dielectric core and forming an array of apertures through which optical energy that is introduced into the core exits from the core.

 
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