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Revival and splitting of a Gaussian beam in gradient index media

Optics 2016-04-21 v1

Abstract

The short range revival of an arbitrary monochromatic optical field, which propagates in a quadratic GRIN rod, is a well-known effect that is established assuming the first-order approximation of the propagation operator. We discuss the revival and multiple splitting of an off-axis Gaussian beam propagating to relatively long distances in a quadratic GRIN medium. These effects are obtained assuming the second-order approximation of the propagation operator in this medium.

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@article{arxiv.1503.00748,
  title  = {Revival and splitting of a Gaussian beam in gradient index media},
  author = {V. Arrizon and F. Soto-Eguibar and A. Zuñiga-Segundo and H. M. Moya-Cessa},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1503.00748},
  year   = {2016}
}

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6 pages