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Improved uniformity of target illumination by combining a lens array and the technique of spectral dispersion.
- Source :
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Journal of Applied Physics . 1/15/2007, Vol. 101 Issue 2, p023109-N.PAG. 5p. 2 Diagrams, 9 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2007
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Abstract
- A scheme using a lens array and the technique of spectral dispersion is presented to improve target illumination uniformity in laser produced plasmas. Detailed two-dimensional simulation shows that a quasi-near-field target pattern, of steeper edges and without side lobes, is achieved with a lens array, while interference stripes inside the pattern are smoothed out by the use of the spectral dispersion technique. Moving the target slightly from the exact focal plane of the principal focusing lens can eliminate middle-scale-length intensity fluctuation further. Numerical results indicate that a well-irradiated laser spot with small nonuniformity and great energy efficiency can be obtained in this scheme. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
- Subjects :
- *OPTICS
*DISPERSION (Chemistry)
*FOCAL planes
*LASERS
*OPTICAL instruments
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Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 00218979
- Volume :
- 101
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Journal of Applied Physics
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23878065
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1063/1.2424533