Abstract
We present a simple experiment by which a student can generate and study a zeroth-order Bessel beam. Such beams are often termed nondiffracting (propagation invariant) as they have a central maximum that can propagate for extended distances without experiencing appreciable spreading.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 912-915 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | American Journal of Physics |
Volume | 67 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 Oct |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Physics and Astronomy(all)