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Accurate gaussian laser beam diameter measurement using exponential and rectified sinusoidal rulings
Author(s) -
Cherri A. K.,
Awwal A. A. S.
Publication year - 1992
Publication title -
microwave and optical technology letters
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.304
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1098-2760
pISSN - 0895-2477
DOI - 10.1002/mop.4650050612
Subject(s) - gaussian , optics , exponential function , gaussian beam , beam (structure) , laser , physics , laser beams , beam diameter , laser beam quality , materials science , mathematics , mathematical analysis , quantum mechanics
Novel exponential and rectified sinusoidal gratings for the measurement of Gaussian laser beam diameter are proposed. It is found that these gratings provide accurate measurement for both small and large Gaussian beam diameters.