Systems and methods for laser systems with variable beam parameter product utilizing thermo-optic effects
US9366887B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 14, 2015 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 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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