Single Transverse Laser Diode Beam Manipulation Optics

Abstract

Various types of optics for manipulating single TE mode laser diode beams are discussed with emphasis on optics for delivering small beam spots to a certain distance, circularizing elliptical beams, correcting beam astigmatism, and single mode fiber coupling. We have discussed single TE mode laser diode beam basics in previous chapters. In this chapter we will discuss the more practical optics for manipulating single TE laser diode beams.