Title

On-Axis And Off-Axis Propagation Of Gaussian Beams In Gradient Index Media

Abstract

The object-image formula and an expression for the lateral magnification are obtained for a gradient radial index medium used with Gaussian beams. Angular acceptance conditions for on-axis and off-axis incidence are discussed. Meridional and sagittal sections of a Gaussian beam are analyzed, and numerical methods are used to find the evolution of the beam. The eccentricity parameter of the elliptical spot and the astigmatism of the beam are obtained as a function of propagation distance. © 1990 Optical Society of America.

Publication Date

1-1-1990

Publication Title

Applied Optics

Volume

29

Issue

19

Number of Pages

2944-2950

Document Type

Article

Personal Identifier

scopus

DOI Link

https://doi.org/10.1364/AO.29.002944

Socpus ID

1142301163 (Scopus)

Source API URL

https://api.elsevier.com/content/abstract/scopus_id/1142301163

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