Lensing properties of rotational gas flow

A negative lens comprising a gas in steady axisymmetric flow is demonstrated experimentally and analyzed. The lens has potential applications in high-intensity laser optics and presents the possibility of adjusting the focusing properties on a submillisecond time scale. It can be operated in environ...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 2018-11, Vol.57 (31), p.9392
Main Authors: Kaganovich, D, Johnson, L A, Gordon, D F, Mamonau, A A, Hafizi, B
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Axisymmetric flow
Fluid flow
Gas flow
Optical components
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Summary:A negative lens comprising a gas in steady axisymmetric flow is demonstrated experimentally and analyzed. The lens has potential applications in high-intensity laser optics and presents the possibility of adjusting the focusing properties on a submillisecond time scale. It can be operated in environments where conventional optical elements are vulnerable.
ISSN:1559-128X
2155-3165
DOI:10.1364/AO.57.009392