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How to model slowly diverging laser beam propagation in SQ mode?

  • February 21, 2021
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Hi

I want to model a Gaussian beam source in SQ mode.
The laser specs are,

- wavelength: 532 nm
- 2theta: 0.7 mrad (FW)(1/e^2)
- 2w0: 1 mm (FW)(1/e^2) 
- w0 position: laser head output position 
- M2 < 1.1 

In this situation, the beam waist cannot be a point source.
Then, what should I set(aperture type, object position, etc.. ) for the modeling in the SQ mode?
 

Thanks in advance

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Hello Jeeyoung Lee,

I would recommend using the Paraxial Gaussian beam calculation to get an idea of the Rayleigh length:

So if you are within the Rayleigh length in your system, a collimated beam can be a good approximation.

Then it depends what you need to study in your system. For further information, check our learning path: https://my.zemax.com/learning-paths/modeling-laser-beam-propagation-in-opticstudio/

Do not hesitate if you have any further questions.

Sandrine

 


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