Laser-induced thermal lens effect: a new theoretical model

1982; Optica Publishing Group; Volume: 21; Issue: 9 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1364/ao.21.001663

ISSN

0003-6935

Autores

Samuel J. Sheldon, Larry V. Knight, James M. Thorne,

Tópico(s)

Thermography and Photoacoustic Techniques

Resumo

A theoretical model for the laser-induced thermal lens effect in weakly absorbing media is derived. The model predicts the intensity variation in the far field of the laser beam in the presence of the lensing medium and takes into account the aberrant nature of the thermal lens. Some experimental results which support the validity of this approach are presented.

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