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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Mathematical Physics

    Background:

    • The paraxial wave equation (PWE) describes light propagation in many optical systems.
    • Existing solutions often lack versatility in controlling beam properties during propagation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new, general finite-energy beam solution to the PWE.
    • To analyze the propagation characteristics of this novel beam.
    • To demonstrate control over beam properties like diffraction resistance and trajectory.

    Main Methods:

    • Derivation of the finite-energy generalized Olver beam using an exponential differential operator on PWE solutions.
    • Analytical calculation of field distributions.
    • Numerical simulations to study beam propagation, intensity, centroid, and variance.
    • Investigation of parameter influence on self-acceleration, sidelobes, and mainlobe stability.

    Main Results:

    • The proposed finite-energy generalized Olver beam demonstrates diffraction-resistant propagation along curved trajectories under specific conditions.
    • Tunable control over self-acceleration, sidelobe profiles, and central mainlobe stability is achieved by adjusting transformation parameters.
    • The study provides analytical expressions for field distributions and propagation dynamics.

    Conclusions:

    • The finite-energy generalized Olver beam offers a versatile platform for controlling optical beam properties.
    • This novel beam solution shows promise for applications requiring diffraction-resistant and precisely controlled light propagation.