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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics
Coherence Theory

Background:

Partially coherent light sources are crucial in various imaging and metrology applications.
Controlling spatial coherence is key to optimizing optical system performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To theoretically and experimentally investigate partially coherent illumination generated by laser beam scanning.
To explore methods for controlling the spatial coherence properties of the illumination.

Main Methods:

Theoretical modeling of laser beam scanning systems.
Experimental implementation of two distinct scanning schemes.
Analysis of spatial coherence functions generated by the scanning processes.

Main Results:

Two scanning system configurations were analyzed, yielding different spatial coherence functions.
Demonstrated that spatial coherence is effectively controllable.
Identified the range and width of the scanning beam as key parameters for control.

Conclusions:

Laser beam scanning offers a viable method for generating and controlling partially coherent illumination.
The spatial coherence properties can be precisely tuned by adjusting scanning parameters.
This work provides a foundation for developing advanced illumination strategies in optical systems.