Gaussian Beams from the Paraxial Wave Equation

Statement

Solve the paraxial Helmholtz equation for the fundamental Gaussian mode, deriving the complex beam parameter q, waist, Rayleigh range, and Gouy phase, and the ABCD law for its propagation.

Depends on

Optical Wave and Helmholtz Equations from Maxwell, Paraxial Ray-Transfer (ABCD) Matrices

Used by

PU-206/L21