Title :
Reformatting linear beam arrays to hexagonal beam arrays using custom refractive micro-optics
Author :
McKay, Aaron M. ; Trela, Natalia ; Baker, Howard J. ; Hall, Denis R.
Author_Institution :
Sch. of Eng. & Phys. Sci., Heriot-Watt Univ., Edinburgh, UK
fDate :
Aug. 28 2011-Sept. 1 2011
Abstract :
Custom laser-cut refractive surfaces are used to reformat a 49-emitter single-mode laser-diode bar into seven groups of aperture-filled arrays of Gaussian beams. A circular far-field pattern was produced with near-symmetrical divergences and low M2 values.
Keywords :
laser beams; laser modes; micro-optics; semiconductor laser arrays; 49-emitter single-mode laser diode bar; Gaussian beams; M2 value; aperture filled arrays; circular far field pattern; custom laser-cut refractive surfaces; custom refractive micro-optics; hexagonal beam arrays; linear beam arrays; near symmetrical divergence; Diode lasers; Laser beams; Lenses; Optimized production technology; Phased arrays; Semiconductor laser arrays; Surface emitting lasers;
Conference_Titel :
Quantum Electronics Conference & Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO/IQEC/PACIFIC RIM), 2011
Conference_Location :
Sydney, NSW
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-1939-4
DOI :
10.1109/IQEC-CLEO.2011.6193975