An analytically simple and computationally efficient Gaussian beam mode-decomposition approach to classical diffraction theory
Year: 2018
Type: preprint
Abstract: We present a method of Gaussian-beam-mode decomposition to calculate classical diffraction of optical beams by apertures. This method offers a entirely different approach to examine the classic problem. Although our method is based on a very straightforward setup, it is surprisingly effective. We validate our method by comparing its results with those of Kirchhoff's full diffraction formula. Not only does our method have a simple and organized analytical framework, it also offers significant computational advantage.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Xiao, Zhihao, Lanning, R. Nicholas, Zhang, Mi, Novikova, Irina, Mikhailov, Eugeniy E., Dowling, Jonathan P.
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2896108392