Title :
Characterization of elliptic dark hollow optical beams
Author :
Vega, Julio C Gutiérrez
Author_Institution :
Photonics & Math. Opt. Group, Monterrey
Abstract :
We review the current state of research on elliptic dark hollow beams with particular emphasis on Mathieu and Ince-Gauss beams. The propagation properties and main applications are revised and discussed.
Keywords :
Helmholtz equations; laser beams; light propagation; Ince-Gauss beams; Mathieu beams; elliptic dark hollow optical beams; propagation properties; Holographic optical components; Holography; Optical beams; Optical fiber polarization; Optical propagation; Optical resonators; Optical sensors; Optical vortices; Partial differential equations; Photonics;
Conference_Titel :
IEEE/LEOS Summer Topical Meetings, 2008 Digest of the
Conference_Location :
Acapulco
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4244-1925-8
Electronic_ISBN :
1099-4742
DOI :
10.1109/LEOSST.2008.4590462
