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¹Institute for Theoretical Physics, Vienna University of Technology, Vienna, Austria. kgmakris78@yahoo.com

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Optics and Photonics
Wave Phenomena

Background:

Diffraction-free beams are crucial for applications requiring stable propagation.
Conventional methods often involve evanescent waves, limiting practical applications.
Superoscillations offer a novel approach to wave manipulation.

Purpose of the Study:

To theoretically demonstrate the construction of localized diffraction-free beams.
To investigate the propagation characteristics of these beams at subwavelength scales.
To analyze the impact of physical constraints like apertures and noise on beam propagation.

Main Methods:

Superimposing diffraction-free solutions of the Helmholtz equation.
Utilizing the phenomenon of superoscillations.
Analyzing beam propagation through theoretical models and simulations.

Main Results:

Successfully constructed localized diffraction-free beams passing through predetermined points.
Demonstrated propagation of beams with subwavelength features (down to λ/3) without evanescent waves.
Showcased the resilience of these beams to aperture truncation and noise in specific examples.

Conclusions:

Superoscillatory beams provide a pathway to achieving diffraction-free propagation at subwavelength scales.
These beams offer potential advantages over traditional methods by avoiding evanescent waves.
The theoretical framework supports the practical realization of such beams for advanced optical applications.