Laser Beam Shaper uses low-dispersion refractive optics.
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Refractive Beam Shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to produce collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances. Optics produce no hard edges, speckles, or diffraction effects. Shaper functions over large bandwidth from far IR to deep UV allowing for use in many fields. Applications include illumination, laser processing, nonlinear optics, microscopy, and printing.
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Newport's New Laser Beam Shaper Turns Gaussian Beams Into Flat-Tops with Nearly 100% Efficiency
Irvine, California, USA- Newport Corporation's new Refractive Beam Shaper converts Gaussian laser beam input to produce a collimated, flat-top beam that can propagate without change in power and intensity, or loss of uniformity over large distances.
A unique refractive optical design and technology patented by IBM Research has made it possible to create a simple-to-use, easy-to-integrate and efficient beam shaper with nearly 100% conversion efficiency. The Refractive Beam Shaper relies on low-dispersion refractive optics and produces no hard edges, speckles or diffraction effects. The beam shaper has several benefits over diffractive optics including: wavelength insensitivity, collimated output, and simpler mounting and alignment.
Newport's Refractive Beam Shaper functions over a large bandwidth from far IR to deep UV allowing for use in many fields. The shaper has applications in illumination (e.g., displays and lithography), laser processing (drilling, machining, and surgery), nonlinear optics (high-energy lasers), and where tight focusing requirements are necessary such as microscopy and printing.
In making the announcement, Tom Miller, Optics and Opto-mechanics Product Line Manager, said, "A Gaussian beam has always been something that scientists and engineers have had to put up with and work around. Now, they can generate a uniform beam, allowing them to pursue a whole host of new applications with the precision and accuracy they require without significant losses in output power. This product is bound to have a significant impact on the laser industry."
Newport Corporation is a leading global supplier of advanced technology products and systems to the semiconductor, communications, electronics and research markets. The company provides components and integrated subsystems to manufacturers of semiconductor processing equipment, advanced automated assembly and test systems to manufacturers of communications and electronics devices, and a broad array of high-precision components and instruments to commercial, academic and government customers worldwide. Newport's innovative solutions leverage its expertise in precision robotics and automation, sub-micron positioning systems, vibration isolation and optical subsystems to enhance the capabilities and productivity of its customers' manufacturing, engineering and research applications. Newport is part of the Standard & Poor's Midcap 400 Index and the Russell 2000 Index. For more information, visit www.newport.com, or contact the company at 1791 Deere Avenue, Irvine, California, USA, Tel. (In U.S.) (800) 222-6440; Tel: (949) 863-3144; Fax: (949) 253-1680.
