Laser energy distributions produced by the use of diffractive optical elements

Russell W. Gruhlke; Kurt J. Kanzler; Michael W. Sasnett; Hartmuth Hecht

doi:10.1117/12.143848

22 April 1993 Laser energy distributions produced by the use of diffractive optical elements

Russell W. Gruhlke, Kurt J. Kanzler, Michael W. Sasnett, Hartmuth Hecht

Proceedings Volume 1834, Laser Energy Distribution Profiles: Measurement and Applications; (1993) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.143848
Event: Applications in Optical Science and Engineering, 1992, Boston, MA, United States

Abstract

Diffractive focusing elements which eliminate spherical aberration in industrial CO₂ laser beam delivery systems are being manufactured. The theory of these elements as well as the experimental verification of diffraction limited performance are discussed.

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Russell W. Gruhlke, Kurt J. Kanzler, Michael W. Sasnett, and Hartmuth Hecht "Laser energy distributions produced by the use of diffractive optical elements", Proc. SPIE 1834, Laser Energy Distribution Profiles: Measurement and Applications, (22 April 1993); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.143848

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