Title :
Diffraction-resistant light (Bessel beams) from optical fibers
Author :
Ramachandran, Siddharth
Author_Institution :
OFS Labs., Somerset, NJ, USA
fDate :
Oct. 30 2008-Nov. 2 2008
Abstract :
We describe a new class of fiber devices whose output resembles Bessel beams. Such beams have a myriad of scientific and technological applications owing to their diffraction-free nature and their ability to navigate opaque obstructions.
Keywords :
light diffraction; optical fibres; Bessel beams; light diffraction; opaque obstructions; optical fibers; Fiber lasers; Laser beams; Laser theory; Lasers and electrooptics; Optical beams; Optical diffraction; Optical fiber devices; Optical fibers; Optical propagation; Optical sensors;
Conference_Titel :
Optical Fiber Communication & Optoelectronic Exposition & Conference, 2008. AOE 2008. Asia
Conference_Location :
Shanghai
Print_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
Electronic_ISBN :
978-1-55752-863-6
