Mirror Tilt → Beam Steering calculator
Beam angular deviation from a mirror tilt and lateral shift after distance L.
Category: Optomechanics
Formula: Δθ = 2·θ_mirror · Δx = L·tan(Δθ)
Inputs
| Input | Parameter | Unit | Default |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mirror tilt | tilt | mrad | 1 |
| Lever arm | L | mm | 500 |
Result with the default inputs
- Beam deviation: 2 mrad
- Lateral shift: 1 mm
Open it with your own values: put each input in the address as a parameter, for example /calculators/mirror-tilt-beam-steering?tilt=1. A unit other than the listed one goes in <parameter>_unit.
Read more: Wikipedia: Beam steering