Propagation and transformation of Bessel beam through the fractional Fourier transform system with two hard-edged apertures

The propagation properties of Bessel beam is a meaningful research. In this paper, based on the expanding the hard-edged circular aperture as a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions and the scalar diffraction theory, an approximate analytical solution for Bessel beam propagating through a fractional Fourier transform system is derived in the cylindrical coordinates. Then, the detailed numerical calculation for Bessel beam is presented. The simulation also shows that the beam parameter and the order of fractional Fourier transform result in the change of field distribution, including location, intensity and width.     

The representation of waist-to-waist transformation of Gaussian beams by the scaled fractional Fourier transform

The beam waist-to-waist transformation of Gaussian beams between input and output reference planes described by the scaled fractional Fourier transform is analyzed in this paper. We obtain the transfer matrix of ABCD optical system that corresponds to the scaled fractional Fourier transform. The results show that the beam waist-to-waist transformation of Gaussian beams can be described by the scaled fractional Fourier transform when the ABCD optical system has a suitable transfer matrix. The relationship between the input and output waist planes and some particular cases when a Gaussian beam passes through a thin lens is also discussed.     

Propagation of Lorentz and Lorentz-Gauss beams through an apertured fractional Fourier transform optical system

By expanding the hard-aperture function into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, we derive approximate analytical formulae for Lorentz and Lorentz-Gauss beams propagating through an apertured fractional Fourier transform (FRT) optical system. As an application example, properties of a Lorentz-Gauss beam in the FRT plane after propagating through a squarely or annularly apertured FRT optical system are studied numerically. The results obtained using the approximate analytical formula are in good agreement with those obtained using numerical integral calculation. The FRT optical system provides a convenient way for laser beam shaping.     

Propagation of vectorial Gaussian beams behind a circular aperture

Based on the vectorial Rayleigh diffraction integral and the hard-edge aperture function expanded as the sum of finite-term complex Gaussian functions, an approximate analytical expression for the propagation equation of vectorial Gaussian beams diffracted at a circular aperture is derived and some special cases are discussed. By using the approximate analytical formula and diffraction integral formula, some numerical simulation comparisons are done, and some special cases are discussed. We find that a circular aperture can produce the focusing effect but the beam becomes the shape of ellipse in the Fresnel region. When the Fresnel number is equal to unity, the beam is circular and the focused spot reaches a minimum.     

Propagation properties of Bessel and Bessel-Gaussian beams in a fractional Fourier transform optical system

The properties of Bessel-Gaussian beams (BGBs) and Bessel beams (BBs) propagating through a fractional Fourier transform (FRT) optical system have been investigated. The analytical transformation formulae for BBs and BGBs propagation through a FRT optical system are derived based on definition of the FRT in the cylindrical coordinate system. By using the derived formula, numerical examples are illustrated.     

Propagation of nonparaxial vector hollow Gaussian beams through a circular aperture

Based on the vectorial Rayleith-Sommerfeld formulae, the nonparaxial propagation properties of the vector hollow Gaussian beams (HGBs) through a circular aperture are studied in detail. We describe the derivation of the integral expressions of the propagation of nonparaxial vector HGBs through a circular aperture. The derived expression is independent the approximation of paraxial and far field, which are valid for either far and near field and for the systems in which aperture radius is comparable to or even smaller than wavelength. And it is also strict integral formula for the light field on the axis. Numerical calculation results indicate that there is no difference between derived formulae and the Collins formulae in the situation of paraxial approximation. Using the formula deduced, we calculate the propagation properties of HGBs. The calculated results indicate that the propagation field of vector hollow Gaussian beams is asymmetric in near field, while the propagation field is symmetric in far field. These research results could well shed light on the further understanding of the vectorial property of HGBs through a circular aperture, and would play a guiding role in the practical application of HGBs.     

Experimental observation of lensless coincidence fractional Fourier transform with a Gaussian Schell-model beam

A modified lensless optical system for implementing coincidence fractional Fourier transform (FRT) is proposed, and the conditions for the optical system to implement the coincidence FRT with incoherent or partially coherent light are discussed. Furthermore, we report the experimental observation of lensless coincidence FRT of an object (double slits) with a typical partially coherent beam - Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) beam. The experimental results are analyzed and agree reasonably well with the theoretical results.     

用变形全息透镜实现变形分数傅里叶变换

利用一发散点光源和一束倾斜平行光制作出在两个垂直方向上具有不同焦距的变形全息透镜,且用此全息元件实现了变形分数傅里叶变换。变形全息透镜两个方向上的焦距随全息记录条件和再现条件而变化,分析了用这种全息透镜实现变形分数傅里叶变换的条件。实验表明,用该元件能够方便地实现任意级次的变形分数傅里叶变换。     

Propagation of vectorial nonparaxial Gaussian beams through an annular aperture

Starting from the vectorial Rayleigh diffraction integrals, the nonparaxial propagation of vectorial Gaussian beams through an annular aperture is studied. The analytical propagation expressions are derived, which permit us to treat the on-axis field and far field of vectorial nonparaxial Gaussian beams diffracted at the annular aperture, the nonparaxial diffraction at a circular aperture and a circular disc as our special cases in a unified way. The validity of our treatment is confirmed by direct numerical integration of the Rayleigh formulae. It is shown that the f-parameter and annular obscuration affect the beam nonparaxiality in the case of diffraction at the annular aperture.     

Propagation of the Hermite–Gaussian beams through misaligned optical system with a circular aperture

By means of expanding a hard-edged aperture into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, the approximate analytical formula of one kind of higher-order Gaussian beams called the Hermite–Gaussian beams (HGBs) passing through circular apertured and misaligned optical system is obtained in this paper. The result provides more convenience for studying its propagation than the usual way by using diffraction integral directly. Some numerical simulations are also given for illustrating the propagation properties of the HGBs through the circular apertured optical systems.     

Free-space Fresnel diffraction for the approximation of fractional Fourier transform

Fractional Fourier transformation of an object can be approximated by the object's free-space Fresnel diffraction pattern under some restricted conditions and plane wave illumination according to Hua's method. A better approximation is achieved under least-squared conditions developed in this paper. Simulation results verify that our theoretical development works for any fractional order a compared with the previous approach.     

1维线阵离轴高斯光束的分数傅里叶变换

为研究非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束通过分数傅里叶变换(FRFT)系统的传输特性,利用Collins积分公式,导出了其在FRFT面上的光强分布解析式,并利用此解析式作数值计算和分析。研究表明：非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束在FRFT面上的光强分布由FRFT的阶数和子光束数目共同决定,其归一化的光强分布随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,周期为2;子光束数目的大小及其奇偶性对归一化光强分布的影响取决于FRFT的阶数;轴上归一化光强分布也随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,变化周期也为2。     

1维线阵离轴高斯光束的分数傅里叶变换

 为研究非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束通过分数傅里叶变换(FRFT)系统的传输特性,利用Collins积分公式,导出了其在FRFT面上的光强分布解析式,并利用此解析式作数值计算和分析。研究表明：非相干的1维线阵离轴高斯光束在FRFT面上的光强分布由FRFT的阶数和子光束数目共同决定,其归一化的光强分布随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,周期为2;子光束数目的大小及其奇偶性对归一化光强分布的影响取决于FRFT的阶数;轴上归一化光强分布也随FRFT的阶数周期性变化,变化周期也为2。     

Optical implement of Hartley transform on elliptical Gaussian beams

The optical Hartley transform (HT) is expressed in matrix form. The analytical formula of an off-axial elliptical Gaussian beam passing through the HT system is obtained. Numerical examples show that the information about the displacement magnitude and direction of the source can be represented in the form of fringes at the output plane of the HT system.     

Propagation properties of cosh-squared-Gaussian beam through fractional Fourier transform systems

Based on Collins integral formula and the fact that a hard aperture function can be expanded into a finite sum of complex Gaussian functions, the propagation properties of cosh-squared-Gaussian beam passing through ideal and apertured FRFT systems have been studied, and some comparisons between using the methods of analytical formula and diffraction integral formula have been done. Further, the studies indicate that the normalized intensity distributions on FRFT plane depend on the fractional order, truncation parameter and initial beam parameter Ω. Variations of normalized intensity distributions with FRFT order are periodic: when the impact of aperture cannot be ignored, the variation period is 4; and when the impact of aperture can be ignored, the variation period is 2.     

Coincidence fractional Fourier transform with a stochastic electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model beam

Based on classical theory of optical coherence and polarization, coincidence fractional Fourier transform (FRT) with a stochastic electromagnetic Gaussian Schell-model (EGSM) beam is investigated. Dependences of the quality and visibility of the coincidence FRT pattern of an object on the degree of polarization and correlation coefficients of the EGSM beam are studied numerically. It is shown that the quality and visibility of the coincidence FRT pattern of an object are determined by the polarization and coherence of the EGSM beam together.     

光束分数傅里叶变换几何特性的相空间束矩阵分析方法

提出一种分析傍轴光束分数傅里叶变换几何特性的相空间束矩阵变换的简单方法. 以分析椭圆高斯光束分数傅里叶变换几何特性为例，研究表明，利用本方法讨论傍轴束分数傅里叶变换的几何特性简单可靠、从几何图像理解傍轴束分数傅里叶变换清晰直观. 为研究光束传输变换的特性提供了一种简单方便的新途径. 关键词： 相空间束矩阵 分数傅里叶变换 椭圆高斯光束     

Propagation characteristics of flattened Gaussian beams through a misaligned optical system with a misaligned annular aperture

The approximate analytical formula for flattened Gaussian beams through a misaligned optical system with a misaligned annular aperture was derived by the extended Huygens–Fresnel principle. Some numerical simulations are illustrated to the effects on the propagation of flattened Gaussian beams by the misaligned annular aperture. To compare the difference between annular apertured system and circular apertured system, the circular apertured system is also studied. The results show that angle misalignments and lateral displacements of aperture create asymmetrical average intensity distribution at receiving plane z = 500. The effects on intensity distribution by angle misalignments of annular aperture were small. In annular aperture case, the smooth of intensity distribution was worse with escalating obscure ratio ? in near-field; the side-lobes increased and the central lobe decreased with escalating obscure ratio ? in far-field. At receiving plane z = 500: for circular aperture, the side-lobes decreased, even to be neglected, with the increasing of truncation parameter δ; for annular aperture, the side-lobes increased with the increasing of truncation parameter δ. In addition, it is found that the aligned thin lens can fix asymmetry of intensity distribution which was caused by the misaligned annular aperture.