Generalized rays in first-order optics: transformation properties of Gaussian Schell-model fields

Simon, R. ; Sudarshan, E. C. G. ; Mukunda, N. (1984) Generalized rays in first-order optics: transformation properties of Gaussian Schell-model fields Physical Review A, 29 (6). pp. 3273-3279. ISSN 1050-2947

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Official URL: http://pra.aps.org/abstract/PRA/v29/i6/p3273_1

Related URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevA.29.3273

Abstract

Propagation characteristics of Gaussian Schell-model fields through first-order optical systems and in free space are analyzed by the method of generalized rays. This allows the development of a simple geometrical description of these processes. The invariance of the degree of global coherence is established in full generality. Asymptotic behavior under free propagation and the emergence of a far-zone universal structure are analyzed. New invariants associated with incoherent superpositions of such fields are found.

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