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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Metrology
    • Laser Technology

    Background:

    • Manual collimation in laser beam quality measurement systems suffers from low efficiency and poor repeatability.
    • Existing methods lack the reliability and accuracy required for precise laser characterization.
    • Automated alignment is crucial for advancing laser metrology.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop and validate a novel automated collimation method for laser beam quality measurement.
    • To enhance the accuracy, reliability, and repeatability of laser beam propagation analysis.
    • To address the limitations of manual optical path alignment in laser diagnostics.

    Main Methods:

    • A new system utilizing mirror position control to adjust laser beam direction was developed.
    • The method ensures perpendicular incidence of the laser beam onto the camera's photosurface.
    • Experimental validation was performed to assess system performance and accuracy.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed automated collimation system demonstrated significant improvements in repeatability.
    • The system achieved a measuring deviation of the M² factor of less than 0.6%.
    • Accurate and reliable laser beam characterization was achieved through automated optical path control.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel automated collimation method significantly enhances laser beam quality measurement reliability and accuracy.
    • This approach overcomes the inefficiencies and inconsistencies associated with manual alignment.
    • The system provides a robust solution for precise laser metrology applications.