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In this paper, we numerically simulate the focusing of a second-order cylindrical vector beam with a gradient index Mikaelian lens. It is shown that the lens forms a region of the reverse energy flow near its output surface. If the lens has an on-axis micropit, the region of the direct energy flow can be confined within the lens material, whereas that of the reverse energy flow is put out in free space.
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