Modes in General Gaussian Optical Systems Using Quantum-Mechanics Formalism
- 1 April 1971
- journal article
- Published by Optica Publishing Group in Journal of the Optical Society of America
- Vol. 61 (4) , 446-449
- https://doi.org/10.1364/josa.61.000446
Abstract
A new method is developed for mode calculation in optical systems by use of quantum-mechanics formalism. Scalar approximation of optical waves is used. It is shown that in gaussian optics a very simple rule applies, which gives modes when ray propagation is known by the geometrical method. These modes are shown to be Weber–Hermite functions. Applications are considered in general optical resonators.Keywords
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