Systems and methods for manipulation of the polarization state of light emitted by a laser projector to reduce the angle range of a scanning mirror articulated by a micro-electromechanical system MEMS to reduce power consumption are disclosed. A system includes a light source configured to emit laser light, a scanning mirror, and an angle expander disposed between the light source and the scanning mirror, the angle expander being configured to cause the laser light from the light source to be reflected at least once from the angle expander and at least twice from the scanning mirror.