Theoretical and experimental studies on the self-reconstruction property of non-diffracting Mathieu beam
Author(s) -
Dong Li,
Wu Feng-Tie,
Xie Xiao-Xia,
Chuan Sun
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
acta physica sinica
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.199
H-Index - 47
ISSN - 1000-3290
DOI - 10.7498/aps.64.014201
Subject(s) - mathieu function , axicon , opacity , beam (structure) , physics , diffraction , optics , laser beams , quantum mechanics , laser
Self-reconstruction properties of the Mathieu beam are studied theoretically and experimentally. By means of the Mathieu-Hankel wave's theory, the self-reconstruction mechanism of Mathieu beam is analyzed. Based on the Fresnel diffraction theory, an analytical expression for the optical field of a Mathieu beam partially blocked by a circular opaque obstacle is derived, and the self-reconstruction process of Mathieu beam is simulated based on the analytical expression. Using a cylindrical lens and an axicon system to generate Mathieu beam, the self-reconstruction properties of the Mathieu beam partially blocked by a circular opaque obstacle on axis and off axis are verified. Experimental results agree well with the theoretical analysis.
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