Waistwyn, the Gaussian Archer Mug
A Gaussian beam stays near-focused only within the Rayleigh range zR = πw₀²/λ; at z = zR its radius has grown by √2.
The joke: Every optics student knows focus is not forever: tighter waists diverge faster. The slogan on the mug reads FOCUSED FOR ONE RAYLEIGH RANGE.
Source: H. Kogelnik & T. Li, Appl. Opt. 5, 1550 (1966).
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Size & material11oz · 15oz
Black glossy ceramic mug with a C-handle. Lead- and BPA-free.
- 11oz: 0.33 l
- 15oz: 0.44 l
CareDishwasher & microwave safe
Dishwasher safe (top rack) or hand wash. Microwave safe.
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The physics
Equations
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| \(z_R\) | Rayleigh range | \(\mathrm{m}\) |
| \(w_0\) | beam waist radius | \(\mathrm{m}\) |
| \(\lambda\) | wavelength | \(\mathrm{m}\) |
| \(w(z)\) | beam radius at distance z | \(\mathrm{m}\) |
Field notes
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