Abstract
The far-field changes in the beam width of an intense light beam propagating inside optical materials are investigated aiming the measurement of the nonlinear properties of the samples. The beam width is characterized in this Letter in terms of the transverse irradiance moments (TIMs) that allow an accurate description of the beam interaction and propagation. TIMs are rigorously related to the paraxial beam propagation parameters, and it is also possible to consider elliptical and astigmatic beams. Experimental data with very good signal-to-noise ratio were obtained for the reference materials carbon disulfide and fused quartz.
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
