Beam homogenizer

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1990-01-16

1992-04-28

Gonzalez, Frank

Optical waveguides

Optical imaging tunnel

385125, 359900, 2505031, G02B 600

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051094657

ABSTRACT:
Disclosed is an apparatus and method for the modifying the intensity profile of radiant energy beam or reducing its spatial coherence, especially that produced by a laser. The apparatus includes a waveguide having a light reflecting surface including a substructure. The light reflecting surface and substructure reflect incident light causing chaotic scattering which acts to homogenize the intensity profile of the laser beam.

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