Generation of Mathieu-Gauss modes with an axicon-based laser resonator.
We report what is to our best knowledge the first observation of Mathieu-Gauss modes directly generated in an axicon-based stable resonator. By slightly breaking the symmetry of the cavity we were able to generate single lowest and high-order Mathieu-Gauss modes of high quality. The observed transverse modes have an inherent elliptic structure and exhibit remarkable agreement with theoretical predictions.
Alvarez-Elizondo
Martha B
MB
Tecnológico de Monterrey, México.
Rodríguez-Masegosa
Rodolfo
R
Gutiérrez-Vega
Julio C
JC
D003198:Computer Simulation; D007834:Lasers; D008027:Light; D015233:Models, Statistical; D016011:Normal Distribution; D012542:Scattering, Radiation; D014159:Transducers