Most laser sources produce Gaussian beams that diverge as they propagate. This natural spreading limits their effectiveness in applications that require light to remain concentrated over long ...

Beam shaping device: Scanning electron microscopy image of the micro-optical element that’s 3D laser printed directly on the end of an optical fibre, showing the helical axicon (top) and the parabolic ...

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