Laser beam shaping : theory and techniques

✍ Scribed by Dickey, Fred M

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Year: 2014
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 583
• Edition: Second edition
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

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:Features new chapters on axicon light ring generation systems, laser-beam-splitting (fan-out) gratings, vortex beams, and microlens diffusersDescribes the latest advances in beam profile.

"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"-- Read more...

Abstract: 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:Features new chapters on axicon light ring generation systems, laser-beam-splitting (fan-out) gratings, vortex beams, and microlens diffusersDescribes the latest advances in beam profile.

"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"

✦ Table of Contents

Content: Cover
Dedication
Contents
Preface
Editor
Contributors
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: 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 MeasurementChapter 13: Classical (Nonlaser) Methods
Color Insert
Back Cover.

✦ Subjects

Машиностроение и материалообработка;Высокоэнергетические методы обработки;