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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science

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    • Precise control over beam incidence is crucial for various scientific experiments.
    • Existing methods may lack flexibility in adjusting incidence angles while maintaining a fixed spot position.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a versatile beam alignment device.
    • To enable variable angle of incidence while preserving the position of incidence on a sample.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a general-purpose beam alignment apparatus.
    • Integration of mechanisms for precise angular adjustment.

    Main Results:

    • The device successfully allows for variation of the angle of incidence.
    • The position of beam incidence on the sample remains constant during angular adjustments.

    Conclusions:

    • The described device offers a significant advancement for experiments requiring controlled beam-sample interactions.
    • This tool enhances experimental reproducibility and precision in optical setups.