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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Wave Propagation
    • Mathematical Physics

    Background:

    • Spatial beams with sharp transverse boundaries exhibit complex propagation dynamics.
    • The paraxial wave equation (PWE) is commonly used to model beam propagation in the paraxial regime.
    • Understanding beam propagation is crucial for applications in laser systems and optical communications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To theoretically and experimentally investigate the propagation of spatial beams with sharp transverse boundaries.
    • To derive an approximate analytical expression for the longitudinal propagation dynamics.
    • To validate the derived analytical approximation beyond the paraxial regime.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized the paraxial wave equation (PWE) for theoretical analysis.
    • Conducted experimental investigations to validate theoretical predictions.
    • Derived an approximate analytical expression for beam propagation dynamics.

    Main Results:

    • Identified a universal propagation pattern generated by sharp beam boundaries, linked to Schrödinger-like paraxial dynamics.
    • Developed an approximate analytical expression for longitudinal beam propagation.
    • Demonstrated that the derived analytical approximation is valid in the entire space, not just the paraxial zone.

    Conclusions:

    • The derived analytical solution provides a good approximation for scalar and Maxwell wave equations under specific conditions.
    • The findings offer a robust method for predicting beam propagation with sharp initial boundaries.
    • Experimental results show good agreement with the analytical expression, confirming its validity.