Bessel Beams
Optics
2007-05-23 v1
Abstract
Scalar Bessel beams are derived both via the wave equation and via diffraction theory. While such beams have a group velocity that exceeds the speed of light, this is a manifestation of the "scissors paradox" of special relativty. The signal velocity of a modulated Bessel beam is less than the speed of light. Forms of Bessel beams that satisfy Maxwell's equations are also given.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0006046,
title = {Bessel Beams},
author = {Kirk T. McDonald},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0006046},
year = {2007}
}