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A tophat output beam is characterized by having a uniform focused intensity distribution with a well defined shape and size, and with sharp edges. In this article you will learn how to obtain such an illumination profile with your laser beam

Light shaping diffusers are optical components that alter the illumination pattern of the beam propagated through them to a desired intensity distribution of the light. This article presents some innovative approaches to additive manufacturing which utilize the advantages of laser beam shaping

A split laser beam is the output of a beam splitter DOE – an optical component generating an array of beams, often used in various applications including industrial, medical and sensing. This article introduces some innovative applications for a split laser beam in industrial material processing applications

Background: confocal microscopy Confocal microscopy is a method where illumination is limited to small, diffraction limited spots, resulting in improved resolution. In a classical, single

Background: What is an optical diffuser? Optical diffusers are optical components that spread the optical power of incoming light beams i.e., diffuse the optical energy

Introduction Over 60 years ago, a scientific breakthrough was the catalyst for the discovery of the first laser. Since then, the use of laser devices