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Vector Properties of Radially Self-Accelerating Beams

Optics 2018-12-05 v1

Abstract

We present a complete and consistent theory of vector radially self-accelerating beams (RSABs). We use this theory as a model for describing the properties of focussed RSABs, and to show, in particular, that only circular polarised RSABs maintain their self-accelerating character upon focussing. Moreover, we also calculate the linear and angular momentum for paraxial vector RSABs, and discuss both their global and local properties.

Cite

@article{arxiv.1808.04770,
  title  = {Vector Properties of Radially Self-Accelerating Beams},
  author = {Marco Ornigotti and alexander Szameit},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1808.04770},
  year   = {2018}
}
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