Abstract
Fifth-order corrected expressions for the electromagnetic field components of a monochromatic fundamental Gaussian beam (i.e., a focused TEM 00 mode laser beam) propagating within a homogeneous dielectric media are derived and presented. Calculations of relative error indicate that the fifth-order Gaussian beam description provides a significantly improved solution to Maxwell's equations in comparison with commonly used paraxial (zeroth-order) and first-order Gaussian beam descriptions.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2800-2802 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Applied Physics |
Volume | 66 |
Issue number | 7 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy