Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: The effects of various properties on the tight focusing of light are considered. In particular, polarization of the incident field is an important consideration. Plots are presented for the variations in the focal intensity, and the area and volume of the focal spot, with numerical aperture. We consider Bessel beams, focusing with a system of circular pupil, and 4Pi focusing by a pair of opposing high-numerical-aperture lenses or a single paraboloidal mirror.
Source: Photonics
Author: Colin J. R. Sheppard
Institution: UNSW Sydney
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $2,728
OpenAlex ID: W2554850459