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

  • 21 February 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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