Laser Beam Shaping, 2nd Edition

7	Optimization-Based Designs
Alexander Laskin, David L. Shealy, and Neal C. Evans

CONTENTS

7.1    Introduction

7.1.1    Scope of Applications

7.1.2    Irradiance Calculations via Ray-Tracing Methods

7.2    Theory

7.3    Applications

7.3.1    Optimization of Plano-Aspheric Lens Laser Beam Shaper

7.3.1.1    Theoretical Considerations

7.3.1.2    Example of Designing the Beam Shaper

7.3.1.3    Conclusions

7.3.2    Building Achromatic Beam Shaper Based on the Two-Lens System

7.3.2.1    Theory

7.3.2.2    Application

7.3.2.3    Conclusions on Achromatic Laser Beam Shapers

7.3.3    Applications of Achromatic Refractive Laser Beam Shaper

7.3.3.1    Optical Design Features

7.3.3.2    Imaging Methods with a Refractive Laser Beam Shaper

7.4    Conclusion ...