Graphical Constructions of Wavefronts and Waist Parameters in Gaussian Beam Optics

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Autor principal: Pellat-Finet, Pierre
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author Pellat-Finet, Pierre
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contents We provide several diagrams for the graphical determination of certain elements of a Gaussian beam based on prior knowledge of other elements. For example, these diagrams allow us to determine the plane of the beam waist and the Rayleigh range from knowledge of two wavefronts constituting the beam, or to determine the size of the light spot on a given wavefront. We also present a simple method for determining the waist position and the Rayleigh range of the image of a Gaussian beam formed by a lens.
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spellingShingle Graphical Constructions of Wavefronts and Waist Parameters in Gaussian Beam Optics
Pellat-Finet, Pierre
Optics
We provide several diagrams for the graphical determination of certain elements of a Gaussian beam based on prior knowledge of other elements. For example, these diagrams allow us to determine the plane of the beam waist and the Rayleigh range from knowledge of two wavefronts constituting the beam, or to determine the size of the light spot on a given wavefront. We also present a simple method for determining the waist position and the Rayleigh range of the image of a Gaussian beam formed by a lens.
title Graphical Constructions of Wavefronts and Waist Parameters in Gaussian Beam Optics
topic Optics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2601.17908