We show that the free space propagation of an LP0,1 mode is qualitatively different from that of a Gaussian beam. Also, a modal purity ≥ 90% is sufficient for observing the Bessel nature of an LP0,n beam, except for the LP0,1 mode.
© 2016 Optical Society of America
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