Open AccessGeneration of Mathieu-Gauss modes with an axicon-based laser resonator
Author(s) -
Martha B. Alvarez-Elizondo,
Rodolfo Rodríguez-Masegosa,
Julio C. Gutiérrez-Vega
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
optics express
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.394
H-Index - 271
ISSN - 1094-4087
DOI - 10.1364/oe.16.018770
Subject(s) - axicon , resonator , mathieu function , optics , physics , transverse plane , gauss , transverse mode , laser , laser beams , quantum mechanics , structural engineering , engineering
We report what is to our best knowledge the first observation of Mathieu-Gauss modes directly generated in an axicon-based stable resonator. By slightly breaking the symmetry of the cavity we were able to generate single lowest and high-order Mathieu-Gauss modes of high quality. The observed transverse modes have an inherent elliptic structure and exhibit remarkable agreement with theoretical predictions.