Talbot effect in cylindrical waveguides
Optics
2009-11-11 v1 Quantum Physics
Abstract
We extend the theory of Talbot revivals for planar or rectangular geometry to the case of cylindrical waveguides. We derive a list of conditions that are necessary to obtain revivals in cylindrical waveguides. A phase space approach based on the Wigner and the Kirkwood-Rihaczek functions provides a pictorial representation of TM modes interference associated with the Talbot effect.
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@article{arxiv.physics/0604057,
title = {Talbot effect in cylindrical waveguides},
author = {L. Praxmeyer and K. Wodkiewicz},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:physics/0604057},
year = {2009}
}