Starting from the generalized Huygens-Fresnel diffraction integral, we
study the intensity distribution of a Gaussian Schell-model (GSM) bea
m diffracted at an aperture lens. A great number of numerical calculat
ions have been performed to illustrate the focused field characteristi
cs. Isophote diagrams are given for systems of different Fresnel numbe
rs, which focus GSM beams, and the related analysis is presented.