The present invention provides beam array controllers for changing the spatial
and optical characteristics of a beam array. Beam array pitch controllers are provided
which are capable of selectively adjusting the spacing between adjacent beams in
a beam array. Beam array pitch controllers are provided which are capable of selectively
adjusting the brightness and brightness spatial distribution of a beam array. The
present invention also provides optical sources for generating a beam array having
a selectively adjustable pitch, brightness and brightness spatial distribution.