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This work was supported in part by the National Science Foundation under grant ECS-9014481.
Published In
Journal of the Optical Society of America A: Optics, Image Science and Vision
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
7-1-1995
Subjects
Gaussian beams -- Mathematical models, Laser beams, Lasers, Reflectance, Optoelectronic devices -- Calibration
Abstract
A novel 3 × 3 transfer-matrix method is developed to propagate off-axis Gaussian beams in astigmatic optical systems that may include tilted, displaced, or curved optical elements. Unlike in a previous generalized ray matrix formalism, optical elements that possess gain or loss such as Gaussian apertures, complex lenslike media, and amplifiers are included; and a new beam transformation is found. In addition, a novel exponential variable-reflectivity mirror, which displaces a Gaussian beam without changing its spot size, and a complex prismlike medium are introduced.
Persistent Identifier
http://archives.pdx.edu/ds/psu/8248
Citation Details
Anthony A. Tovar and Lee W. Casperson, "Generalized beam matrices: Gaussian beam propagation in misaligned complex optical systems," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 12, 1522-1533 (1995).
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