@inproceedings{1b048439eeb44d2488d08858e6a9d892,
title = "Smallest 1-D flat-top focus by polarization manipulation",
abstract = "Different beam shaping techniques to obtain the flat-top focus in one-dimension have been compared. It's shown that the smallest flat-top focus can be achieved with no loss by changing the polarization of the incident beam in a spatially inhomogeneous pattern. This spatially variant polarization manipulation adds a new degree of freedom in beam shaping and predicts better and more efficient results than conventional methods.",
keywords = "Laser beam shaping, Optical confinement and manipulation, Optical design, Polarization",
author = "Bing Hao and James Leger",
year = "2006",
doi = "10.1117/12.679267",
language = "English (US)",
isbn = "0819463698",
series = "Proceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering",
booktitle = "Laser Beam Shaping VII",
note = "Laser Beam Shaping VII ; Conference date: 13-08-2006 Through 14-08-2006",
}