Generation of finite power Airy beams via initial field modulation

Opt Express. 2013 Aug 12;21(16):18797-804. doi: 10.1364/OE.21.018797.

Abstract

We investigate the finite power Airy beams generated by finite extent input beams such as a Gaussian beam, a uniform beam of finite extent, and an inverse Gaussian beam. Each has different propagation behavior: A finite Airy beam generated by a uniform input beam keeps its Airy profile much longer than the conventional finite Airy beam. Also, an inverse Gaussian beam generates a finite Airy beam with a good bent focusing in free space. In this paper, the analysis and experimental results of finite Airy beams are presented.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't