• Chinese Journal of Lasers
  • Vol. 42, Issue 5, 502009 (2015)
Lei Chengqiang1、*, Wang Yuefeng1, Yin Zhiyong2, Yin Shaoyun3, and Sun Xiuhui3
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    DOI: 10.3788/cjl201542.0502009 Cite this Article Set citation alerts
    Lei Chengqiang, Wang Yuefeng, Yin Zhiyong, Yin Shaoyun, Sun Xiuhui. Homogenization System for Diode Laser Stack Beams Based on Microlens Array[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2015, 42(5): 502009 Copy Citation Text show less

    Abstract

    The intensity distribution of diode laser is not uniform due to the broad-area and ridge-waveguide designs, the poor beam quality is the limiting factor of applications. In order to achieve homogenized spot by the beam shaping of high-power diode laser stack, a homogenization system for diode laser stack beams based on microlens array is designed. The diode laser beam shaping theory and process of microlens array are analyzed. The lower limit of clear aperture of microlens is confirmed by the analysis of the impact of the diffraction of microlens edge on the spot homogeneity. The intensity angle distribution of spot is defined by paraxial matrix optical analysis. The simulation and experimental test are carried out for the microlens array beam shaping system, realizing the spot with the homogeneity of 91.89%.
    Lei Chengqiang, Wang Yuefeng, Yin Zhiyong, Yin Shaoyun, Sun Xiuhui. Homogenization System for Diode Laser Stack Beams Based on Microlens Array[J]. Chinese Journal of Lasers, 2015, 42(5): 502009
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