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Helmholtz Hodge decomposition of scalar optical fields |
JOSA A, Vol. 29, Issue 11, pp. 2421-2427 (2012)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/JOSAA.29.002421
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Abstract
It is shown that the vector field decomposition method, namely, the Helmholtz Hodge decomposition, can also be applied to analyze scalar optical fields that are ubiquitously present in interference and diffraction optics. A phase gradient field that depicts the propagation and Poynting vector directions can hence be separated into solenoidal and irrotational components.
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OCIS Codes
(260.0260) Physical optics : Physical optics
(260.2110) Physical optics : Electromagnetic optics
(350.0350) Other areas of optics : Other areas of optics
(350.4855) Other areas of optics : Optical tweezers or optical manipulation
(260.6042) Physical optics : Singular optics
ToC Category:
Optical Tweezers or Optical Manipulation
History
Original Manuscript: July 27, 2012
Manuscript Accepted: September 13, 2012
Published: October 22, 2012
Virtual Issues
Vol. 7, Iss. 12 Virtual Journal for Biomedical Optics
Citation
Monika Bahl and P. Senthilkumaran, "Helmholtz Hodge decomposition of scalar optical fields," J. Opt. Soc. Am. A 29, 2421-2427 (2012)
http://www.opticsinfobase.org/vjbo/abstract.cfm?URI=josaa-29-11-2421
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