Method for complex focal field measurement of a high-numerical-aperture lens under CW and pulsed conditions

被引:6
作者
Muller, M [1 ]
Buist, AH [1 ]
Brakenhoff, GJ [1 ]
Squier, J [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF SAN DIEGO,DEPT ELECT & COMP ENGN,SAN DIEGO,CA 92103
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10.1016/S0030-4018(97)00034-5
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O43 [光学];
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070207 ; 0803 ;
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A new method is presented, based on an interferometric spatial autocorrelation of two shifted focal field distributions and the use of a small (fluorescing) bead, to measure the amplitude and phase distribution of the focal field of a high-numerical-aperture (high-NA) lens. The technique can be applied to the measurement of the complex focal field for both CW and ultrashort pulse radiation.
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