Beam quality of radial Gaussian Schell-model array beams

Taking the Rayleigh range z_R and the M²-factor as the characteristic parameters of beam quality, the beam quality of radial Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) array beams is studied. The analytical expressions for the z_R and the M²-factor of radial GSM array beams are derived. It is shown that for the superposition of the cross-spectral density function z_R is longer and the M²-factor is lower than that for the superposition of the intensity. For the two types of superposition, z_R increases and the M²-factor decreases with increase in beam coherence parameter, and both z_R and the M²-factor increase with increase in inverse radial fill-factor. For the superposition of the cross-spectral density function, z_R increases and the M²-factor decreases with increase in beam number, while for the superposition of the intensity both the z_R and M²-factor are independent of the beam number.     

Propagation properties of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams through an axis-unsymmetric paraxial ABCD system

By using the beam coherence-polarization (BCP) matrix approach, analytical propagation equations of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams through an axis-unsymmetric paraxial optical ABCD system are derived, which enable us to study the propagation-induced polarization changes and irradiance distributions at any propagation distance of PGSM beams through axis-unsymmetric systems within the framework of the paraxial approximation. Detailed numerical results for a PGSM beam passing through a bifocal lens are presented to illustrate the propagation properties of PGSM beams. A comparison with the previous work is also made.     

Focusing properties of twisted Gaussian Schell-model beams passing through a system: The aperture lens or the aperture and lens separated

Starting from the propagation law of partially coherent light, the focusing properties of twisted Gaussian Schell-model (TGSM) beams passing through an optical system consisting of an aperture lens or through a system consisting of a separated aperture and lens are studied. The propagation expressions for focused TGSM beams have been derived. Our main attention is focused on the effect of the coherence of partially coherent light, the twist parameter and the distance between the aperture and lens on the focusing properties of TGSM beams. Numerical calculation results are given to illustrate how the coherence of partially coherent light, the twist parameter and the distance between the aperture and lens affect the axial irradiance in the focused field.     

Range of turbulence-negligible propagation of Gaussian Schell-model array beams

For linear Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) array beams, the range of turbulence-negligible propagation, in which all of the spatial and angular spreading and the beam propagation factor increasing due to turbulence can be neglected, has been investigated in detail. It is shown that this range of GSM array beams increases with decreasing turbulent parameter and coherent parameter, and depends on the beam number, the waist width, and the relative beam separation distance. This range of a GSM array beam is larger than that of a coherent Gaussian array beam, and this range of a GSM array beam with a large relative beam separation distance is larger than that of a single GSM beam, implying that a GSM array beam may be more appropriate to be used in atmospheric optical communication links than a coherent Gaussian array beam or a GSM beam.     

Focusing properties of Gaussian Schell-model beams by an astigmatic aperture lens

This paper studies the focusing properties of Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beams by an astigmatic aperture lens. It is shown that the axial irradiance distribution, the maximum axial irradiance and its position of focused GSM beams by an astigmatic aperture lens depend upon the astigmatism of the lens, the coherence of partially coherent light, the truncation parameter of the aperture and Fresnel number. The numerical calculation results are given to illustrate how these parameters affect the focusing property.     

Spectral shifts of Gaussian Schell-model beams in passage through an astigmatic lens

Starting from the propagation law of partially coherent light, a closed-form expression for the spectrum of Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beams propagating through an astigmatic lens is derived, which enables us to study the dependence of spectral shift of GSM beams on the astigmatism of the lens and spatial coherence of GSM beams both analytically and numerically. A comparison with the aberration-free case is made, and shows that the astigmatism affects the spectral behavior of GSM beams. Two special cases of the full coherence and incoherence are discussed and illustrated physically.     

Influence of turbulence on the beam propagation factor of Gaussian Schell-model array beams

The analytical expression for the beam propagation factor (M²-factor) of Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) array beams propagating through atmospheric turbulence is derived. It is shown that the M²-factor of GSM array beams depends on the beam number, the relative beam separation distance, the beam coherence parameter, the type of beam superposition, and the strength of turbulence. The turbulence results in an increase of the M²-factor. However, for the superposition of the intensity the M²-factor is less sensitive to turbulence than that for the superposition of the cross-spectral density function. The M²-factor of GSM array beams is larger than that of the corresponding Gaussian array beams. However, the M²-factor of GSM array beams is less affected by turbulence than that of the corresponding Gaussian array beams. For the superposition of the cross-spectral density function a minimum of the M²-factor of GSM array beams may appear in turbulence, which is even smaller than that of the corresponding single GSM beams.     

Propagation properties of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams through an astigmatic lens

Based on the beam coherent-polarization (BCP) matrix approach and propagation law of partially coherent beams, analytical propagation equations of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams through an astigmatic lens are derived, which enables us to study the propagation-induced polarization changes and irradiance distributions at any propagation distance of PGSM beams through an astigmatic lens within the framework of the paraxial approximation. Detailed numerical results for a PGSM beam passing through an astigmatic lens are presented. A comparison with the aberration-free case is made, and shows that the astigmatism affects the propagation properties of PGSM beams.     

Changes in polarization of Gaussian Schell-model beams and partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams through a polarization grating

The polarization properties of Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beams and partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams passing through a polarization grating (PG) are studied based on the beam coherence-polarization (BCP) matrix formulism, where the finite size of the PG is considered. Detailed numerical calculation results are given and compared with the previous work.     

Focal shift of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams

A detailed study of the focal shift of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams is made on the basis of the beam coherence-polarization (BCP) matrix approach. It is shown that, apart from the Fresnel number and truncation parameter, the focal shift of PGSM beams depends on the angle of polarizer and the ratio of degree of spatial coherence.     

Propagation of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams in anomalously dispersive media

By use of a tensor method, analytical transform formulae for isotropic partially polarized GSM beams propagating in anomalously dispersive media are derived. Based on the derived formula, the propagation properties of isotropic partially polarized GSM beams in anomalously dispersive media are studied in detail. The results show that the polarization and the irradiance distribution and the coherence degree properties are influenced by the anomalously dispersive media and beam's initial coherence. In addition, the evolution of the spectrum shows that spectrum splitting and spectral shift occur during propagation in anomalously dispersive media.     

Matrix representation of Gaussian Schell-model beams in optical systems

The behaviour of a Gaussian Schell-model beam at a spherical boundary is investigated in detail, and transformation laws for its propagation parameters are obtained. These laws are used to extend the classic ABCD-matrix method into the context of partially coherent beams. The matrix formalism is useful in designing and analysing real optical systems, which consist of spherical boundaries and uniform media of finite thickness. Explicit relations are derived that couple the input and output beam parameters in general optical systems of that type. The closed-form imaging equations ensuing for a single thin lens are discussed as an illustrative example.     

Changes in the spectrum of Gaussian Schell-model beams propagating through turbulent atmosphere

Based on the extended Huygens-Fresnel principle, the spectrum of Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beams propagating through turbulent atmosphere is derived analytically. It is shown that, if the scaling law is valid, the normalized spectrum S(ω) of GSM beams propagating through turbulent atmosphere is the same as the normalized source spectrum S⁽⁰⁾(ω), whether GSM source is quasi-homogenous or not. On the other hand, if the scaling law fails, S(ω) of GSM is different from S⁽⁰⁾(ω). The structure constant of the refractive index, transverse coordinate of observation point and spatial correlation length of the source affect the spectrum, which is illustrated numerically.     

The aperture effect on the propagation of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams

Based on the beam coherence-polarization (BCP) matrix approach and propagation law of partially coherent beams, the propagation of partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams through an aperture is studied. Numerical calculation results are given to illustrate the propagation-induced polarization changes and irradiance distribution of PGSM beams for the apertured case.     

The M factor of partially coherent ultrashort pulsed beams

Starting from the space-time Wigner distribution function and taking the Gaussian Schell-model pulsed beam as a typical example, the M² factor of partially coherent ultrashort pulsed beams is studied. It is shown that the M² factor increases with increasing bandwidth and decreases with increasing spatial correlation. Furthermore, for chirped pulse, the M² factor increases as the chirp parameter increases.     

大气湍流对多色高斯-谢尔模型光束扩展的影响

基于广义惠更斯-菲涅耳原理,采用Rytov相位结构函数二次近似和硬边窗口函数的复高斯展开法,推导了受光阑限制的多色高斯-谢尔模型(GSM)光束在大气湍流中的二阶矩束宽公式。研究表明:二阶矩束宽随着大气湍流折射率结构常数、源光谱带宽和光束传输距离的增加而增大,随着光束截断参数和光束相干参数的增加而减小;并且,当源光谱带宽越大、光束截断参数和光束相干参数越小,则湍流对受光阑限制的多色GSM光束扩展的影响就越小。关键词:      

光阑对高斯谢尔模型光束偏振特性的影响

根据光束的相干-偏振矩阵理论,应用柯林公式对部分相干光经光阑衍射后的轴向、横向偏振特性从近场区到远场区的演化规律进行了详细的数值计算。经研究表明,由于光阑的衍射效应,使得高斯谢尔模型光束的偏振出现非均匀分布,光束偏振度沿轴向、横向分布出现多峰振荡现象,并且随着光阑截断参数的减小、光束空间相干长度的增大和传输距离的增大,多峰振荡逐渐增强。光束在自由空间沿轴向传输时,在近场区偏振度分布均匀,与源平面相同,随着传输距离的增大和空间相干长度的减小,偏振度沿轴向分布逐渐增大,无振荡现象。     

Polarization properties of nonparaxial partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model beams

The polarization properties of nonparaxial partially polarized Gaussian Schell-model (PGSM) beams are studied. Based on the beam coherence-polarization matrix, the propagation formula of the degree of polarization for the nonparaxial PGSM beams is derived. The paraxial approximation is dealt with as special cases of our general results. Some conditions that limit the choice of the parameters are established. The sufficiency condition of polarization invariance in propagation for the nonparaxial PGSM beams is derived. By using the derived formulae, the propagation properties of the degree of polarization for the nonparaxial PGSM beam in free space are illustrated and analyzed with numerical examples. Some detailed comparisons of the obtained results with the paraxial results are made.