Title :
Observation of non-specular effects for Gaussian-schell model light beams
Author :
Merano, M. ; Umbriaco, G. ; Mistura, G.
Author_Institution :
Dipt. di Fis. e Astron. G. Galilei, Univ. degli studi di Padova, Padua, Italy
Abstract :
We investigate experimentally the role of spatial coherence on optical beam shifts. This topic has been the subject of recent theoretical debate. Our data unambiguously resolve the theoretical debate in favour of one specific theory.
Keywords :
Gaussian processes; laser beams; light coherence; spectral line shift; Gaussian-Schell light beam model; nonspecular effects; optical beam shifts; spatial coherence; Geometrical optics; Optical beams; Optical diffraction; Optimized production technology; Reflection; Spatial coherence; Spatial resolution;
Conference_Titel :
Lasers and Electro-Optics (CLEO), 2013 Conference on
Conference_Location :
San Jose, CA
