High Power Laser Focusing Optics

D. J. Nicholas; J. E. Boon

doi:10.1117/12.964491

3 November 1986 High Power Laser Focusing Optics

D. J. Nicholas, J. E. Boon

Proceedings Volume 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics; (1986) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964491
Event: 1986 Technical Symposium Southeast, 1986, Orlando, United States

Abstract

We have been involved for a number of years with the design and production of a range of aspheric lenses, both singlets and doublets, for use as focusing elements for high power lasers. The paper gives a brief resume of the design and manufacture of such lenses but concentrates on the final testing and performance. A critical discussion is given on the effect of surface imperfections on the quasi-far field performance of the lens and compares this with an assessment of the lens based on its focal properties.

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D. J. Nicholas and J. E. Boon "High Power Laser Focusing Optics", Proc. SPIE 0645, Optical Manufacturing, Testing and Aspheric Optics, (3 November 1986); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.964491

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