Fresnel similarity

Lohmann A, Ojeda-Castaneda J (2005)

Publication Language: English

Publication Type: Journal article

Publication year: 2005

Journal

Optics Communications Elsevier

Book Volume: 249

Pages Range: 397-405

Journal Issue: 4-6

DOI: 10.1016/j.optcom.2005.01.042

Abstract

We study Fresnel diffraction, in particular the similarity between an object, at plane z = 0, and its diffraction pattern, at z > 0. We define a degree of similarity, σ(z), which depends on the object and the distance z. Perfect self-imaging is associated with a degree of similarity equal to unity, while imperfect self-imaging is classified by a degree between zero and one. We derive the theory that allows us to find σ(z), if the object is known. And we can synthesize an object that exhibits a wanted σ(z). We describe some novel applications.

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APA:

Lohmann, A., & Ojeda-Castaneda, J. (2005). Fresnel similarity. Optics Communications, 249(4-6), 397-405. https://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.optcom.2005.01.042

MLA:

Lohmann, Adolf, and J. Ojeda-Castaneda. "Fresnel similarity." Optics Communications 249.4-6 (2005): 397-405.

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