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Talbot effect in cylindrical waveguides

L. Praxmeyer, K. Wodkiewicz

physics.opticsarXiv:physics/0604057

Abstract

We extend the theory of Talbot revivals for planar or rectangular geometry to the case of cylindrical waveguides. We derive a list of conditions that are necessary to obtain revivals in cylindrical waveguides. A phase space approach based on the Wigner and the Kirkwood-Rihaczek functions provides a pictorial representation of TM modes interference associated with the Talbot effect.

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