Abstract This work presents the exact radial refractive index profile of a graded-index lens required to produce an annular beam. The index profile variation obtained is compatible with MCVD fiber… Click to show full abstract
Abstract This work presents the exact radial refractive index profile of a graded-index lens required to produce an annular beam. The index profile variation obtained is compatible with MCVD fiber fabrication process. Moreover, we show that the proposed annular graded-index lens coupled to a lens could replace the conventional axicon in several applications, thus avoiding tip defects and manufacturing difficulty.
               
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