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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Computational Physics

    Background:

    • Schell-model beams are widely used in optical systems.
    • Accurate simulation of beam propagation requires precise control over source characteristics.
    • Generating complex screens with specific far-field patterns is challenging.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop a novel approach for creating random complex screens.
    • To enable computer simulations of arbitrary Schell-model beams with prescribed far-field intensity distributions.
    • To demonstrate the method's versatility with various beam profiles.

    Main Methods:

    • The proposed approach involves generating random complex screens.
    • These screens are designed to produce specific far-field intensity distributions.
    • Computer simulations are used to verify the method and illustrate beam propagation.

    Main Results:

    • The approach successfully generates screens for simulating Schell-model beams.
    • Simulations confirm the ability to achieve prescribed far-field intensity distributions, including symmetric and asymmetric profiles.
    • The evolution of beam propagation in free space is demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method provides a robust tool for simulating optical beams with controlled far-field characteristics.
    • This approach enhances the accuracy and flexibility of computer simulations in optics.
    • It facilitates the study of beam propagation phenomena for diverse beam shapes.