Ultra long high resolution beam by multi-zone rotationally symmetrical complex pupil filter
Optics Express, Vol. 15, Issue 10, pp. 6409-6413 (2007)
http://dx.doi.org/10.1364/OE.15.006409
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Abstract
An ultra long high resolution beam with extension of depth of focus (DoF) in the axial direction as well as high resolution in the transverse direction has been demonstrated by a seven-zone rotationally symmetrical complex pupil filter imposed at the aperture of a focusing lens. Both amplitude and phase of the transmitted light are modulated in different zones. The scalar diffraction theory is used to optimize the zone parameters. Simulation results show that extended DoF of the beam is increased by 16 times while the spot size at the beam waist is reduced to 0.7 times.
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OCIS Codes
(050.1220) Diffraction and gratings : Apertures
(100.6640) Image processing : Superresolution
(170.5810) Medical optics and biotechnology : Scanning microscopy
ToC Category:
Diffraction and Gratings
History
Original Manuscript: February 26, 2007
Revised Manuscript: April 18, 2007
Manuscript Accepted: May 7, 2007
Published: May 10, 2007
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Citation
Yingshun Xu, Janak Singh, Colin J. R. Sheppard, and Nanguang Chen, "Ultra long high resolution beam by multi-zone rotationally symmetrical complex pupil filter," Opt. Express 15, 6409-6413 (2007)
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