Anisotropic gaussian beams

Simon, R (1983) Anisotropic gaussian beams. In: Optics Communications, 46 (5-6). pp. 265-269.

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Abstract

Anisotropic gaussian beams are obtained as exact solutions to the parabolic wave equation. These beams have a quadratic phase front whose principal radii of curvature are non-degenerate everywhere. It is shown that, for the lowest order beams, there exists a plane normal to the beam axis where the intensity distribution is rotationally symmetric about the beam axis. A possible application of these beams as normal modes of laser cavities with astigmatic mirrors is noted.

Item Type:	Journal Article
Additional Information:	Copyright of this article belongs to Elsevier Science.
Department/Centre:	Division of Physical & Mathematical Sciences > Physics
Date Deposited:	01 Jun 2009 08:52
Last Modified:	19 Sep 2010 05:33
URI:	http://eprints.iisc.ernet.in/id/eprint/20585

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