Powell Lenses: The Core Component Of Laser Shaping Technology

Update time :2025-04-02


With the rapid development of laser technology today, the performance of optical components directly determines the final effect of the laser system. As a key component in the field of laser beam shaping, Powell Lens is playing an increasingly important role in industrial processing, medical equipment, 3D sensing and other fields with its unique optical properties.

 

The principle of Powell prism: converting Gaussian beam into uniform line light

Powell prism is an aspheric prism whose core function is to convert the Gaussian distribution beam output by the laser into a uniformly distributed straight beam. Its working principle is based on precise surface design.

Beam diffusion: When the laser passes through the curved surface of the prism, the part with higher central light intensity is diffused, and the part with weaker edge light intensity is focused.

Homogenization: After refraction and reflection by the prism, the output light intensity presents a highly uniform "flat-top distribution" on the long axis, eliminating the problem of too bright center and dim edges of the light spot produced by traditional lenses.

 

Core application areas

Industrial laser processing: laser cutting/welding, generating uniform line light, improving the consistency of material processing (such as lithium battery pole piece cutting).

Laser marking: avoiding the problem of uneven depth of marking caused by traditional focused spot.

Biomedical equipment: flow cytometer, uniform line light irradiates cells to improve detection accuracy.

Skin treatment: achieve uniform energy distribution in laser beauty and reduce the risk of thermal damage.

Barcode scanning: generate uniform illumination line and improve high-speed scanning stability.

Scientific research and defense: laser radar (LiDAR) uniform line light scanning improves ranging resolution.

Optical experiment: used for laser plane wavefront correction.

 

Product advantages: Why choose Powell prism?

High uniformity: light intensity uniformity can reach >90% (ordinary cylindrical mirror is only 60-70%).

Compact design: single element realizes complex beam shaping, without multi-lens combination (saving system space).

Wide wavelength adaptation: covers ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR) bands (such as 355nm, 1064nm, 10.6μm).

High damage threshold: after coating, it can withstand high-power lasers >5kW/cm² (suitable for industrial applications).

 

We have a wide range of powell lenses in stock, if you have any requirements, please feel free to contact us for more details. 

With the rapid development of laser technology today, the performance of optical components directly determines the final effect of the laser system. As a key component in the field of laser beam shaping, Powell Lens is playing an increasingly important role in industrial processing, medical equipment, 3D sensing and other fields with its unique optical properties.

 

The principle of Powell prism: converting Gaussian beam into uniform line light

Powell prism is an aspheric prism whose core function is to convert the Gaussian distribution beam output by the laser into a uniformly distributed straight beam. Its working principle is based on precise surface design.

Beam diffusion: When the laser passes through the curved surface of the prism, the part with higher central light intensity is diffused, and the part with weaker edge light intensity is focused.

Homogenization: After refraction and reflection by the prism, the output light intensity presents a highly uniform "flat-top distribution" on the long axis, eliminating the problem of too bright center and dim edges of the light spot produced by traditional lenses.

 

Core application areas

Industrial laser processing: laser cutting/welding, generating uniform line light, improving the consistency of material processing (such as lithium battery pole piece cutting).

Laser marking: avoiding the problem of uneven depth of marking caused by traditional focused spot.

Biomedical equipment: flow cytometer, uniform line light irradiates cells to improve detection accuracy.

Skin treatment: achieve uniform energy distribution in laser beauty and reduce the risk of thermal damage.

Barcode scanning: generate uniform illumination line and improve high-speed scanning stability.

Scientific research and defense: laser radar (LiDAR) uniform line light scanning improves ranging resolution.

Optical experiment: used for laser plane wavefront correction.

 

Product advantages: Why choose Powell prism?

High uniformity: light intensity uniformity can reach >90% (ordinary cylindrical mirror is only 60-70%).

Compact design: single element realizes complex beam shaping, without multi-lens combination (saving system space).

Wide wavelength adaptation: covers ultraviolet (UV) to infrared (IR) bands (such as 355nm, 1064nm, 10.6μm).

High damage threshold: after coating, it can withstand high-power lasers >5kW/cm² (suitable for industrial applications).

 

We have a wide range of powell lenses in stock, if you have any requirements, please feel free to contact us for more details.