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This research aims to derive a new equation to describe self-focusing in optical beams under small nonparaxiality conditions.

Small Beam Nonparaxiality Arrests Self-Focusing of Optical Beams

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Theoretical analysis reveals that nonparaxiality halts self-focusing in optical beams, suggesting novel optical control methods.

This research aims to derive a new equation to describe self-focusing in optical beams under small nonparaxiality conditions.
Derived a new equation for self-focusing considering small nonparaxiality.
Analyzed the behavior of optical beams as they propagate through the derived model.
Nonparaxiality remains small during beam propagation.
Arrest of self-focusing occurs when beam width is comparable to wavelength.
Observed focusing-defocusing cycles decrease in magnitude, culminating in final defocusing.

Gadi Fibich (1996) studied this question.

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