Abstract
Two different methodologies for generating an electromagnetic Gaussian-Schell model source are discussed. One approach uses a sequence of random phase screens at the source plane and the other uses a sequence of random complex transmittance screens. The relationships between the screen parameters and the desired electromagnetic Gaussian-Schell model source parameters are derived. The approaches are verified by comparing numerical simulation results with published theory. This work enables one to design an electromagnetic Gaussian-Schell model source with predefined characteristics for wave optics simulations or laboratory experiments.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 31691-31707 |
Number of pages | 17 |
Journal | Optics Express |
Volume | 22 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 29 2014 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics