High Power Laser and Particle Beams, Volume. 37, Issue 7, 071004(2025)
Analysis of spatio-temporal coupling distortion introduced by assembly and alignment errors of achromatic lens in ultrafast and ultraintense laser systems
In ultrafast high-power laser systems, achromatic lens groups are typically used to replace standard beam expanders to eliminate spatio-temporal coupling (STC) distortions caused by chromatic aberrations. However, alignment errors in these achromatic lens groups can introduce new STC distortions, thereby reducing far-field power density and compromising the desired correction. This paper quantitatively analyzes the STC distortions induced by three types of alignment errors using a broad-spectrum pulse laser transmission model and a thick lens equivalent phase screen model. The impact of these errors on far-field focusing power density is evaluated, and permissible error ranges for each type are established.
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Haotian Xu, Xiao Wang, Wei Li, Bin Sun, Jimin Wang, Pengyu Wei, Jie Mu, Gang Li, Yanlei Zuo. Analysis of spatio-temporal coupling distortion introduced by assembly and alignment errors of achromatic lens in ultrafast and ultraintense laser systems[J]. High Power Laser and Particle Beams, 2025, 37(7): 071004
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Received: Jan. 3, 2025
Accepted: May. 26, 2025
Published Online: Jul. 18, 2025
The Author Email: Xiao Wang (wangxiaocn@263.net)