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Aberration-controlled Bessel beam processing of glass.
Optics Express
|February 7, 2018
Summary
Tilting a non-ideal axicon reconstructs Bessel beams by adding astigmatism. This method improves central spot symmetry and focal depth, enabling controlled crack formation in transparent materials.
Area of Science:
- Optics and Photonics
- Materials Science
Background:
- Non-ideal axicons cause distortions in Bessel beam generation.
- Controlling Bessel beam quality is crucial for material processing.
Purpose of the Study:
- To introduce a simple method for reconstructing Bessel beams generated by non-ideal axicons.
- To investigate the effect of axicon tilting on beam quality and its application in material processing.
Main Methods:
- Tilting the axicon perpendicular to its optical axis.
- Introducing controlled astigmatic aberrations to compensate for distortions.
Main Results:
- An optimal axicon tilt angle was identified for beam distortion compensation.
- The method increased central spot symmetry and focal depth.
- Controlled crack formation symmetry in bulk glass was achieved.
Conclusions:
- Axicon tilting offers a simple and effective method for Bessel beam reconstruction.
- The technique enhances Bessel beam quality for precise transparent material processing applications.
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