Edge diffraction of a convergent wave

Closed-form solutions have been derived for the diffraction patterns at the focal plane of (1) a convergent wave of unit amplitude illuminating a segment of a circular aperture and (2) a convergent wave of Gaussian amplitude diffracted by an infinite edge. Photographs showing the main features of th...

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Published in:Applied optics (2004) 1975-03, Vol.14 (3), p.608-613
Main Authors: Livanos, A C, George, N
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:Closed-form solutions have been derived for the diffraction patterns at the focal plane of (1) a convergent wave of unit amplitude illuminating a segment of a circular aperture and (2) a convergent wave of Gaussian amplitude diffracted by an infinite edge. Photographs showing the main features of these edge transform patterns are presented together with computer-generated graphs.
ISSN:1559-128X
DOI:10.1364/AO.14.000608