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A prism anamorphic system for Gaussian beam expander

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Basic properties are given of the prism anamorphic expander of a Gaussian beam composed of a couple of prisms in tandem. Its shorter overall length for a given expansion, relative ease of optical adjustment, a sharp selection of polarization component, and rather small inclusive dispersion make it an excellent beam expander in a specific laser cavity. The design principle is presented of the prism system with a grating for an anastigmatic optical resonator for a dye laser of narrow linewidth and of short pulse duration.

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  1. Institute of Physical and Chemical Research, Hirosawa, 351, Wako-shi, Saitama, Japan

    T. Kasuya, T. Suzuki & K. Shimoda

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Kasuya, T., Suzuki, T. & Shimoda, K. A prism anamorphic system for Gaussian beam expander. Appl. Phys. 17, 131–136 (1978). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00885244

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