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Class 10 - Gaussian beam- features and mathematical description

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Learning Objectives of this class:

  • Describe the features of a Gaussian beam.
  • Define the q parameter of a Gaussian beam
  • Identify the observation plane and the Rayleigh range from the q parameter
  • Define the radius of curvature and beam width of a Gaussian beam
  • Determine the observation plane and the beam waist from the radius of curvature and beam width of a Gaussian beam.
  • Describe the complex amplitude distribution and its irradiance distribution of a Gaussian beam.

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