Self-depolarization effect of high-power tightly focused laser beams in transparent isotropic materials

Vitali E. Gruzdev; Mikhail N. Libenson

doi:10.1117/12.406639

15 November 2000 Self-depolarization effect of high-power tightly focused laser beams in transparent isotropic materials

Vitali E. Gruzdev, Mikhail N. Libenson

Author Affiliations +

Proceedings Volume 4133, Polarization Analysis, Measurement, and Remote Sensing III; (2000) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406639
Event: International Symposium on Optical Science and Technology, 2000, San Diego, CA, United States

Abstract

There are presented results of theoretical investigation of self-depolarization effect resulting in variation of space distribution of polarization-ellipse parameters of high-power focused laser beam. In particular, both linear and circular initial polarizations are shown to change and turn into elliptic polarization with inhomogeneous distribution of polarization-ellipse parameters in focal area. Detailed results and calculations are presented for particular case of Gaussian beams of low order (TE00, TE0i, TEi0 and TEn). Bearing in mind obtained results, we discuss specific symmetry structure of self-depolarization effect allowing experimental checking of described phenomenon. Possibility of observing polarization dependence for damage and self-focusing thresholds in transparent materials is also considered.

Citation Download Citation

Vitali E. Gruzdev and Mikhail N. Libenson "Self-depolarization effect of high-power tightly focused laser beams in transparent isotropic materials", Proc. SPIE 4133, Polarization Analysis, Measurement, and Remote Sensing III, (15 November 2000); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.406639

ACCESS THE FULL ARTICLE

INSTITUTIONAL
Select your institution to access the SPIE Digital Library.

SELECT YOUR INSTITUTION

PERSONAL
Sign in with your SPIE account to access your personal subscriptions or to use specific features such as save to my library, sign up for alerts, save searches, etc.

PERSONAL SIGN IN

No SPIE Account? Create one

PURCHASE THIS CONTENT

SUBSCRIBE TO DIGITAL LIBRARY

50 downloads per 1-year subscription

Members: $195

Non-members: $335 ADD TO CART

25 downloads per 1 - year subscription

Members: $145

Non-members: $250 ADD TO CART

PURCHASE SINGLE ARTICLE

Includes PDF, HTML & Video, when available