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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Materials Science
    • Manufacturing Engineering

    Background:

    • High-power laser optical switches are crucial for multi-station processing in intelligent manufacturing.
    • Current switches face challenges with magnification mismatch and thermal effects, reducing efficiency and stability.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel differential magnification coupling scheme using freeform surfaces for high-power laser optical switches.
    • To address magnification mismatches and thermal-induced focal drift.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a freeform surface to achieve independent magnification for central and annular beams.
    • Implemented a water-circulating convective cooling technique to mitigate thermal effects.
    • Conducted tolerance analysis for precision adjustment mechanism design.

    Main Results:

    • Achieved coupling efficiencies of 98.2% (central beam) and 90.4% (annular beam).
    • Demonstrated stable output for 1 hour at 4 kW with <1% power fluctuation.
    • Successfully developed a high-performance optical switch.

    Conclusions:

    • The freeform-based differential magnification scheme offers an efficient and stable solution for high-power tunable ring-mode lasers.
    • This technology enhances system-level coordination in intelligent manufacturing.
    • The developed optical switch meets the demands of advanced laser processing.