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Illustration of the optical system perpendicular to the extended source axis. Not to scale. Optical component labeling corresponds to Fig. 1. (a) Light from the source is collimated by the asphere, but experiences extension along the laser axis. (b) Cylindrical lenses correct for extension of the collimated light. (c) The laser is refocused by the final asphere.
