Laser Beam Expander Theory |
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BL |
= |
ß + ØL (0.3048) |
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BL |
= |
Beam Diameter (mm) at distance
L |
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ß |
= |
Increase in Beam Diameter |
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|
= |
Beam Diameter (mm) x Expander
Power |
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Ø |
= |
Decrease in Beam
Divergence |
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= |
Beam Divergence (mrad) Expander
Power |
|
L |
= |
distance
(ft.) |
This equation is an approximation for the collimated output beam size at a given distance.
In addition, an expanded beam can yield smaller spot sizes when used in
combination with additional focusing optics. This is very useful
in focusing optimization. however, many applications simply require a larger
continuous beam.
The
beam expander power (MP) is equal
to the ratio of the effective focal length (EFL) of the objective lens to the
effective focal length of the entrance optic. The physical
separation
between the objective lens and entrance optic is equal
to the sum of their back focal lengths (BFL).
DiOptika’s beam expanders are of the Galilean type. The
advantages of the Galilean design over the Keplerian is that it contains no
internal
focal point therefore reducing the
length. In addition to improving beam collimation, DiOptika’s beam
expanders can also be used to
focus
laser beams.
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