A system for combining outputs of multiple light sources includes a
plurality of light sources, and a rotatable fold mirror oriented at an
angle so as to reflect beams from each of the light sources towards the
same direction at various times during its rotation. A projection optical
system directs the beams towards a substrate. The light sources can be
pulsed lasers or lamps. The rotatable fold mirror can be mounted on an
air bearing, a magnetic bearing, or a fluid bearing, and can be oriented
at about 45 degrees relative to the vertical. An optional fold mirror for
folding an optical axis of the system is between the rotatable fold
mirror and the projection optical system. The fold mirror can
counter-rotate in synchronization with the rotatable fold mirror so as to
keep the direction of the beams constant. The rotatable fold mirror can
be mounted on an air bearing, which in turn is mounted on an air bearing
support. The air bearing and the air bearing support have a pass hole for
passing the beams. Alternatively, the rotatable fold mirror can be
mounted below an air bearing support.