Laser Beam Shaping (2^nd Ed.) Theory and Techniques, Second Edition

Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques addresses the theory and practice of every important technique for lossless beam shaping. Complete with experimental results as well as guidance on when beam shaping is practical and when each technique is appropriate, the Second Edition is updated to reflect significant developments in the field. This authoritative text:

• Features new chapters on axicon light ring generation systems, laser-beam-splitting (fan-out) gratings, vortex beams, and microlens diffusers
• Describes the latest advances in beam profile measurement technology and laser beam shaping using diffractive diffusers
• Contains new material on wavelength dependence, channel integrators, geometrical optics, and optical software

Laser Beam Shaping: Theory and Techniques, Second Edition not only provides a working understanding of the fundamentals, but also offers insight into the potential application of laser-beam-profile shaping in laser system design.

Introduction. The Mathematical and Physical Theory of Lossless Beam Shaping. Laser-Beam-Splitting Gratings. Vortex Beam Shaping. Gaussian Beam Shaping: Diffraction Theory and Design. Geometrical Methods. Optimization-Based Designs. Beam Shaping with Diffractive Diffusers. Engineered Microlens Diffusers. Multi-Aperture Beam Integration Systems. Axicon Ring Generation Systems. Current Technology of Beam Profile Measurement. Classical (Nonlaser) Methods.

Fred M. Dickey received his BS (1964) and MS (1965) degrees from Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla, USA, and his Ph.D degree (1975) from the University of Kansas, Lawrence, USA. A SPIE fellow and IEEE senior member, he heads FMD Consulting, LLC, Springfield, Missouri, USA. He is the author of over 100 papers and book chapters, holds 9 patents, and started the SPIE Laser Beam Shaping Conference (currently in its 15th year). He chaired the conference for the first 8 years, and now serves as a committee member.