Year: 2018
Type: article
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 focused RSABs, and to show, in particular, that only circular polarised RSABs maintain their self-accelerating character upon focusing. Moreover, we also calculate the linear and angular momentum for paraxial vector RSABs, and discuss both their global and local properties.
Source: Journal of Optics
Authors: Marco Ornigotti, Alexander Szameit
Institution: University of Rostock
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
Funder: Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft
Award: G140214296
OpenAlex ID: W2885506491