Transverse spatial periodic breakup of an optical beam due to self-focusing has been experimentally observed. Each focal spot evolves from a zone with well-defined dimensions. The formation from these zones is consistent with an instability theory. Calculated and experimentally observed zone dimensions and powers are in good quantitative agreement.
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