Performance of a cylindrical lens mode converter for producing Laguerre-Gaussian laser modes

Courtial, J. and Padgett, M.J. (1999) Performance of a cylindrical lens mode converter for producing Laguerre-Gaussian laser modes. Optics Communications, 159(39141), pp. 13-18. (doi: 10.1016/S0030-4018(98)00599-9)

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Abstract

We analyse the performance of a cylindrical-lens mode converter for transforming Hermite-Gaussian into Laguerre-Gaussian modes. Using a beam propagation program we examine the implications of incorrect lens positioning and focusing of the input mode. The output beam is analysed for various imperfections in the implementation of the converter.

Item Type:Articles
Status:Published
Refereed:Yes
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID:Padgett, Professor Miles and Courtial, Dr Johannes
Authors: Courtial, J., and Padgett, M.J.
College/School:College of Science and Engineering > School of Physics and Astronomy
Journal Name:Optics Communications
Publisher:Elsevier Science B.V.
ISSN:0030-4018
ISSN (Online):1873-0310
Published Online:06 January 1999

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