Singular Warped Beams Controlled by Tangent Phase Modulation

We analyze the effect of spatial phase modulation using non-linear functions applied to singular warped beams to control their topological states and intensity distribution. Such beams are candidates for optical trapping and particle manipulation for their controllable pattern of intensities and sin...

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Main Authors: Gustavo Funes, Eduardo Peters, Jaime Anguita
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-08-01
Series:Photonics
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/8/8/343
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Summary:We analyze the effect of spatial phase modulation using non-linear functions applied to singular warped beams to control their topological states and intensity distribution. Such beams are candidates for optical trapping and particle manipulation for their controllable pattern of intensities and singularities. We first simulate several kinds of warped beams to analyze their intensity profiles and propagation characteristics. Secondly, we experimentally validate the simulations and investigate the far-field profiles. By calculating the intensity gradients, we describe how these beams are qualified candidates for optical manipulation and trapping.
ISSN:2304-6732