Journal of Applied Optics, Volume. 45, Issue 3, 557(2024)

Large-aperture laser beam scanning system based on liquid crystal polarization grating

Yutong LIU1, Zongxin CAO1, Zifan LI1, Junhao GONG1, Hongmin MAO1, Dawei ZHANG2, Yuanan ZHAO3, Ruijin HONG2, Lina FAN1, and Zhaoliang CAO1、*
Author Affiliations
  • 1Jiangsu Key Laboratory of Micro and Nano Heat Fluid Flow Technology and Energy Application, School of Physical Science and Technology, Suzhou University of Science and Technology, Suzhou 215009, China
  • 2School of Optical-Electronical and Computer Engineering, University of Shanghai for Science and Technology, Shanghai 200093, China
  • 3Laboratory of Thin Film Optics, Shanghai Institute of Optics and Fine Mechanics, Shanghai 201800, China
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    Yutong LIU, Zongxin CAO, Zifan LI, Junhao GONG, Hongmin MAO, Dawei ZHANG, Yuanan ZHAO, Ruijin HONG, Lina FAN, Zhaoliang CAO. Large-aperture laser beam scanning system based on liquid crystal polarization grating[J]. Journal of Applied Optics, 2024, 45(3): 557

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    Paper Information

    Category: Research Articles

    Received: Oct. 12, 2023

    Accepted: --

    Published Online: Jun. 2, 2024

    The Author Email: Zhaoliang CAO (曹召良(1974—))

    DOI:10.5768/JAO202445.0310010

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