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Mukunda, N.; Simon, R.; Sudarshan, E.C.G.
Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore. Centre for Theoretical Studies; Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Center for Particle Theory; Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore. Dept. of Physics1983
Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore. Centre for Theoretical Studies; Texas Univ., Austin (USA). Center for Particle Theory; Indian Inst. of Science, Bangalore. Dept. of Physics1983
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[en] The basic formalism for first order paraxial Fourier optics of the Maxwell field is established. Analysis of the relativistic symmetry of Maxwell's equations leads to specific mathematical quantities using which the passage from scalar to vector Fourier optics becomes unambiguous. The inconsistency of viewing scalar Fourier optics as the description of plane polarized Maxwell waves is recognized. System operators giving the actions of lenses, magnifiers, Fourier transformers and general first order systems on Maxwellian waves are constructed. Both field strength and vector potential treatments are given. Propagation of Gaussian beams is studied as an example. 20 references
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Sep 1983; 30 p; Available from NTIS, PC A03/MF A01 as DE84002845
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