Abstract
The number of mirror segments, mirror geometry and orientation are essential parameters when assessing the beam-shaping capabilities of deformable mirrors. Here, we use a Liquid Crystal on Silicon Spatial Light Modulator (LCoS-SLM) to mimic the mechanical design of a deformable mirror and quantitatively analyse the effect of the number of mirror segments and their geometrical structure on resulting structured modes. Our approach can be used as a test bed prior to designing a deformable mirror for high power beam shaping.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 45 |
Journal | Applied Physics B: Lasers and Optics |
Volume | 129 |
Issue number | 3 |
Early online date | 28 Feb 2023 |
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Publication status | Published - Mar 2023 |