DiOptika Beam Expanders
- Large Output - 10X Expanders - 15X Expanders - 20X Expanders



DBX Laser Beam Expanders - Compact - Universal
  • Compact Optical length (103mm - 20X)
  • Large clear output aperture 47mm
  • High performance 3 element AR coated design
  • Wavelength range 405nm - 1100nm with design error lambda / 4
  • Mounting M4, 8-32 also laser modules to 26mm dia 
  • By simply changing attachment can be changed between 10X, 15X, 20X
  • Variable focus from 1m to infinity

    Contact Us now at beamexpander@dioptika.com for more information


    Optional Mounting Base and Rear 10X, 15X and 20X Attachments
    (Pictured Left)
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    Laser Beam Expander Theory 
                                    
                                                 

                                        















                  Laser beam expanders are designed to either decrease the laser's beam spot size at large distances or produce a larger diameter         
                  collimated laser beam. The main types of beam expanders: Keplerian and Galilean. In its simplest form, the Galilean type consists of a
                  positive and a negative focal length lens whereas the Keplerian type consists of two positive focal length lenses. Both designs provide 
                  a certain angular magnification, called the Expander Power. The beam diameter is first increased in size by this power and then the 
                  beam divergence is reduced by the same power. This combination yields a beam that is not only larger, but one that is also highly
                  collimated. The result is a smaller beam at a large distance when compared to the laser alone.  See the below equation:

                   BL

      =

      ß + ØL (0.3048)

                  BL

      =

      Beam Diameter (mm) at distance L

                 ß

      =

      Increase in Beam Diameter

      =

      Beam Diameter (mm) x Expander Power

                 Ø

      =

      Decrease in Beam Divergence

      =

      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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