The research of propagation characteristic and formation of double half-Gaussian hollow beams

A new kind of hollow beams, double half-Gaussian hollow beams, was put forward. With the help of the Collins formula, the analytical equation of propagation and transformation of the hollow laser beams in free space was deduced. The simulation shows that the intensity exhibits the three-dimensional trap distribution in the near-field, while the double half-Gaussian hollow beams turn into solid laser beams when propagating a certain distance, which shows the characteristics of self-focus. The double half-Gaussian hollow beams were obtained by means of the dual-reflecting splitting optical system. The intensity of the vertical loop in different distances was tested, which shows that the analytical equation of propagation and transformation is in agreement with the result. Supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant No. KB92009)