Open AccessVECTOR THEORY OF OFF-AXIAL GAUSSIAN WAVE
Author(s) -
Xiaodong Zeng,
Liang Chen,
Yi An
Publication year - 1999
Publication title -
wuli xuebao
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.48.1254
Subject(s) - gaussian , wave vector , scalar (mathematics) , physics , wave propagation , vector potential , optics , statistical physics , quantum mechanics , mathematics , geometry , magnetic field
The vector theory to describe off-axial Gaussian wave is proposed, and an accurate far-field propagation formula is derived. The light wave characteristics and propagation properties are discussed in detail, and the comparison between the vector theory and the scalar theory is also made.