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Distortion of a simple Gaussian beam on reflection from off-axis ellipsoidal mirrors

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We examine the distortion of a simple linearly polarised Gaussian beam on reflection from an off-axis ellipsoidal mirror. Expressions are derived for the distorted reflected fields and for the loss of power into higher order and cross-polarised modes.

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Murphy, J.A. Distortion of a simple Gaussian beam on reflection from off-axis ellipsoidal mirrors. Int J Infrared Milli Waves 8, 1165–1187 (1987). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01010819

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