Gaussian vs top hat profile (IMAGE)

University of Basel

Gaussian vs top hat profile

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Two laser profiles compared: With the Gaussian profile, the intensity is highest in the center of the beam and decreases toward the edges. The top hat profile has a uniform distribution of intensity across the entire diameter of the beam. It achieves significantly deeper cuts.

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University of Basel

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