Propagating aberrated light

C. Mafusire; A. Forbes

doi:10.1117/12.910598

6 February 2012 Propagating aberrated light

C. Mafusire, A. Forbes

Proceedings Volume 8236, Laser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XIV; 82360E (2012) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910598
Event: SPIE LASE, 2012, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

We outline a theory for the calculation of the laser beam quality factor of an aberrated laser beam. We provide closed form equations which show that the beam quality factor of an aberrated Gaussian beam depends on all primary aberrations except tilt, defocus and x-astigmatism. The model is verified experimentally by implementing aberrations as digital holograms in the laboratory. We extend this concept to defining the mean focal length of an aberrated lens, and show how this definition may be of use in controlling thermal aberrations in laser resonators. Finally, we look at aberration correction and control using a combination of spatial light modulators and adaptive mirrors.

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C. Mafusire and A. Forbes "Propagating aberrated light", Proc. SPIE 8236, Laser Resonators, Microresonators, and Beam Control XIV, 82360E (6 February 2012); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.910598

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