Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques addresses the theory and practice of every important technique for lossless beam shaping. Complete with experimental results as well as guidance on when beam shaping is practical and when each technique is appropriate, the Second Edition is updated to reflect significant developments in the field. This authoritative text:
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Features new chapters on axicon light ring generation systems, laser beam splitting (fan-out) gratings, vortex beams, and microlens diffusers
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Describes the latest advances in beam profile measurement technology and laser beam shaping using diffractive diffusers
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Contains new material on wavelength dependence, channel integrators, geometrical optics, and optical software
Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques, Second Edition not only provides a working understanding of the fundamentals, but also offers insight into the potential application of laser beam profile shaping in laser system design.
Preface
Editor
Contributors
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : The Mathematical and Physical Theory of Lossless Beam Shaping
Chapter 3 : Laser Beam Splitting Gratings
Chapter 4 : Vortex Beam Shaping
Chapter 5 : Gaussian Beam Shaping: Diffraction Theory and Design
Chapter 6 : Geometrical Methods
Chapter 7 : Optimization-Based Designs
Chapter 8 : Beam Shaping with Diffractive Diffusers
Chapter 9 : Engineered Microlens Diffusers
Chapter 10 : Multi-Aperture Beam Integration Systems
Chapter 11 : Axicon Ring Generation Systems
Chapter 12 : Current Technology of Beam Profile Measurement
Chapter 13 : Classical (Nonlaser) Methods
Index
