Title :
Gaussian to Lorentzian beam profile convertor based on conical refraction
Author :
Abdolvand, Amin ; Wilcox, Keith G. ; Kalkandjiev, Todor K. ; Loiko, Yuri ; Mompart, Jordi ; Rafailov, Edik U.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng., Phys. & Math., Univ. of Dundee, Dundee, UK
Abstract :
We employ conical refraction crystal for one-step conversion of an incident beam with Gaussian transverse intensity profile to a beam of Lorentzian profile with less divergence in free space than the original Gaussian beam.
Keywords :
laser beams; physical optics; refraction; Gaussian to Lorentzian beam profile convertor; conical refraction crystal; incident beam; one-step conversion; Chromium; Converters; Laser beam cutting; Laser beams; Optical beams; Optical devices; Optical recording; Optical refraction; Photonic crystals; Physical optics;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO) and Quantum Electronics and Laser Science Conference (QELS), 2010 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-890-2
