Laser beam shaping : theory and techniques
Title:
Laser beam shaping : theory and techniques
Author:
Dickey, Fred M., 1941- editor. of compilation.
ISBN:
9781466561014
9781315216164
9781351823364
Edition:
Second edition.
Physical Description:
1 online resource
Contents:
chapter 1. Introduction / Todd E. Lizotte and Fred M. Dickey -- chapter 2. Mathematical and physical theory of lossless beam shaping / Louis A. Romero and Fred M. Dickey -- chapter 3. Laser beam splitting gratings / Louis A. Romero and Fred M. Dickey -- chapter 4. Vortex beam shaping / Carlos Lopez-Mariscal and Julio C. Gutierrez-Vega -- chapter 5. Gaussian beam shaping : diffraction theory and design / Fred M. Dickey and Scott C. Holswade -- chapter 6. Geometrical methods / David L. Shealy and John A. Hoffnagle -- chapter 7. Optimization-based designs / Alexander Laskin, David L. Shealy, and Neal C. Evans -- chapter 8. Beam shaping with diffractive diffusers / Jeremiah D. Brown and David R. Brown -- chapter 9. Engineered microlens diffusers / Tasso R.M. Sales -- chapter 10. Multi-aperture beam integration systems / Daniel M. Brown, Fred M. Dickey, and Louis S. Weichman -- chapter 11. Axicon ring generation systems / Fred M. Dickey, Carlos Lopez-Mariscal, and Daniel M. Brown -- chapter 12. Current technology of beam profile measurement / Kevin D. Kirkham and Carlos B. Roundy -- chapter 13. Classical (nonlaser) methods / David L. Shealy.
Abstract:
This book provides a working understanding of the fundamentals of laser beam shaping techniques, as well as insight into the potential application of laser beam profile shaping in laser system design. It covers the theory and practical application of every important technique for lossless beam shaping, explains when beam shaping is practical and when it is not, offers guidance on when each technique is appropriate, and includes experimental results in most cases. Beam measurement techniques are also treated in considerable detail-- Provided by publisher.
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