Reflective optics for irradiance redistribution of laser beams: design
Applied Optics, Vol. 20, Issue 9, pp. 1606-1610 (1981)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.20.001606
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Abstract
The output irradiance of a typical unstable resonator with circular symmetry has a central obscuration and is peaked near the obscuration. A method is presented for designing two-mirror optical systems to convert this beam into a beam of arbitrary obscuration ratio and more uniform irradiance. A method is also given for analyzing the alignment sensitivity of such a system. An example shows that useful irradiance redistributions can be achieved with alignment sensitivities comparable to ordinary Cassegrain systems.
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Citation
Paul W. Scott and W. H. Southwell, "Reflective optics for irradiance redistribution of laser beams: design," Appl. Opt. 20, 1606-1610 (1981)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-20-9-1606
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