Self-imaging-based laser collimation testing technique
Applied Optics, Vol. 49, Issue 31, pp. 6057-6062 (2010)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/AO.49.006057
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Abstract
Laser collimation is required in many experiments based on lasers. Some laser experiments demand a high quality of collimation, e.g., the optical coherent processor, image transformer, and Fourier transform generator. A device is required to test the collimation of lasers in such experiments. We have suggested a modification in existing collimation testing techniques by which sensitivity can be improved. Theoretical analysis and experimental results demonstrate twice the improvement in sensitivity when used with previous techniques.
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OCIS Codes
(080.0080) Geometric optics : Geometric optics
(120.0120) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology
(120.1680) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Collimation
(120.4120) Instrumentation, measurement, and metrology : Moire' techniques
(350.0350) Other areas of optics : Other areas of optics
ToC Category:
Instrumentation, Measurement, and Metrology
History
Original Manuscript: June 14, 2010
Revised Manuscript: September 21, 2010
Manuscript Accepted: September 24, 2010
Published: October 26, 2010
Citation
Asloob A. Mudassar and Saira Butt, "Self-imaging-based laser collimation testing technique," Appl. Opt. 49, 6057-6062 (2010)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/ao/abstract.cfm?URI=ao-49-31-6057
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