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Diffraction-resistant scalar beams generated by a parabolic reflector and a source of spherical waves

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Author(s):
Zamboni-Rached, Michel ; de Assis, Mariana Carolina ; Ambrosio, Leonardo A.
Total Authors: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: APPLIED OPTICS; v. 54, n. 19, p. 7-pg., 2015-07-01.
Abstract

In this work, we propose the generation of diffraction-resistant beams by using a parabolic reflector and a source of spherical waves positioned at a point slightly displaced from its focus (away from the reflector). In our analysis, considering the reflector dimensions much greater than the wavelength, we describe the main characteristics of the resulting beams, showing their properties of resistance to the diffraction effects. Due to its simplicity, this method may be an interesting alternative for the generation of long-range diffraction-resistant waves. (C) 2015 Optical Society of America (AU)

FAPESP's process: 14/04867-1 - Non-diffracting waves, frozen waves and diffraction-attenuation resistant beams for millimeter and micrometer applications
Grantee:Leonardo Andre Ambrosio
Support Opportunities: Regular Research Grants
FAPESP's process: 13/26437-6 - Non-diffracting waves in dispersive absorbing media
Grantee:Michel Zamboni Rached
Support Opportunities: Scholarships abroad - Research