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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Structured Light Beams

    Background:

    • Airy beams exhibit unique self-accelerating and parabolic propagation.
    • Circular Airy beams, or abrupt autofocusing (AAF) beams, show peculiar shape transformations during propagation.
    • Understanding AAF beam properties is crucial for advanced optical applications.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To simulate the generation of AAF beams using a phase-only mask.
    • To identify optimal parameters for mask design and beam control.
    • To analyze the beam formation and propagation dynamics of AAF beams.

    Main Methods:

    • Utilized a cubic chirp-modulated axicon phase to create a phase-only mask.
    • Performed simulations to analyze beam generation and propagation.
    • Investigated the influence of design parameters on AAF beam characteristics.

    Main Results:

    • An optimal axiconic phase value was identified for effective AAF beam generation.
    • The cubic phase component was found essential for controlling AAF beam shape.
    • Demonstrated that phase-only masks provide a simple and effective method for high-contrast AAF beam generation.

    Conclusions:

    • Phase-only masks are a viable and simple tool for generating AAF beams.
    • The study provides insights into AAF beam formation and propagation dynamics.
    • Results facilitate a deeper understanding and potential applications of AAF beams.