Focal switching of partially coherent modified Bessel–Gaussian beams passing through an astigmatic lens with circular aperture

The axial intensity distribution of partially coherent modified Bessel–Gaussian (PCMBG) beams passing through an astigmatic lens with circular aperture is derived on the basis of Collins formula. The influences of truncation parameter δ and astigmatic coefficient α on the axial intensity distribution are presented. The research shows that the axial intensity changes with the variation of α, and twice focal switches have been found. Furthermore, the physical interpretation of the twice focal switches is given and is also illustrated by numerical calculations. It has been revealed that the existence of astigmatism and the effect of the truncation parameter are the two main reasons for the twice focal switches of PCMBG beams passing through an astigmatic lens with circular aperture.