Abstract
We show that the second-order coherent-mode representation of a stationary quasi-monochromatic scalar light beam can be experimentally characterized by dual-mode holographic interference using an arbitrary basis. Analysis of the laser beam emitted from a stable spherical mirror cavity, using a mismatched Hermite–Gaussian basis, recovered the profiles and powers of a set of cavity modes with the expected spot size, including a hybrid of frequency degenerate modes. Observed near- and far-field irradiance transverse profiles and associated parameter measures confirmed the results.
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