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News Release from: Newport Spectra-Physics | Subject: Refractive beam shaper
Edited by the Engineeringtalk Editorial
Team on 09 July 2003
Shaper turns Gaussian beams into
flat-tops
A novel refractive beam shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to a collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances.
A novel refractive beam shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to produce a collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances A unique refractive optical design and technology patented by IBM Research has made it possible to create a simple-to-use, easy-to-integrate and efficient beam shaper with nearly 100% conversion efficiency
This article was originally published on Engineeringtalk on 29 Sep 2008 at 8.00am (UK)
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The refractive beam shaper relies on low-dispersion refractive optics and produces no hard edges, speckles or diffraction effects.
The beam shaper has several benefits over diffractive optics including: wavelength insensitivity, collimated output, and simpler mounting and alignment.
Newport's refractive beam shaper functions over a large bandwidth from far IR to deep UV allowing for use in many fields.
The shaper has applications in illumination (eg displays and lithography), laser processing (drilling, machining and surgery), nonlinear optics (high-energy lasers), and where tight focusing requirements are necessary such as microscopy and printing. Request a free brochure from Newport Spectra-Physics ...
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