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Systems and methods for laser systems with variable beam parameter product utilizing thermo-optic effects

US9366887B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 14, 2015
Grant dateJun 14, 2016
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Expiry dateSep 14, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG02F1/294
  • WIPO fieldOptics
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments, a beam-parameter adjustment system and focusing system alters a spatial power distribution of a radiation beam, via thermo-optic effects, before the beam is coupled into an optical fiber or delivered to a workpiece.

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