A multi-aperture beam integrator system/method for producing an polygon or other
complex optical pattern on an image plane, which can be continuously varied in
size, aspect ratio, or shape, is described. The integrator/method uses optical
array elements having various phase functions, which can be combined to create
optical patterns. Varying the location of the optical array elements with respect
to each other and/or moving individual unit cells contained within the optical
array elements can create continuously varying optical patterns at a desired location.
