A Programmable Beam Shaping System for Tailoring the Profile of High Fluence Laser Beams

Summary Customized spatial light modulators (SLMs) are revolutionizing beam shaping for high-energy fusion-class laser systems. Designed for precision optical control, these modulators are strategically placed in a low-fluence relay plane to introduce programmable beam obscurations, mitigating potential damage from small optical component flaws that could otherwise limit system performance. This two-stage system employs 1920 × […]