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    A new freeform microlens array design offers superior excimer laser beam homogenization. This novel optical system reduces diffraction and achieves large, uniform beam profiles more effectively than traditional methods.

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  • Employing a feasible optimization method for the design process.
  • Fabrication and experimental testing of the designed microlens array homogenizer.

    • Main Results:

    • The freeform microlens array design yields superior beam shaping compared to conventional methods.
    • The new system uses fewer, larger microlens units.
    • Substantial reduction in diffraction effects at microlens apertures.
    • Achieved large-scale, highly uniform beam profiles at a nearby working distance.
    • Experimental results closely matched theoretical simulations.

    Conclusions:

    • The novel freeform microlens array technique effectively homogenizes excimer laser beams.
    • This approach overcomes limitations of conventional methods in uniformity and scale.
    • The designed system demonstrates excellent optical performance, validating the design methodology.