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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Digital Imaging
    • Holography

    Background:

    • Digital holography typically requires precise phase shifts for accurate reconstruction.
    • Conventional methods often involve complex setups or multiple light sources.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To introduce a new, simplified phase-shifting technique for digital holography.
    • To utilize optical vortex modes for direct phase shift generation.

    Main Methods:

    • An optical vortex mode was employed as the reference beam during holographic recording.
    • Phase shifts were generated by controlled rotation of the optical vortex mode.
    • Digital reconstruction used a modified phase shifting algorithm with a vortex beam illumination.

    Main Results:

    • The method successfully generated required phase shifts by rotating the vortex beam.
    • Complex amplitude of the object wave was accurately retrieved using the proposed technique.
    • Theoretical analysis and experimental validation confirmed the method's feasibility.

    Conclusions:

    • The optical vortex phase-shifting method offers a simplified and effective approach to digital holography.
    • This technique provides a direct way to introduce phase shifts, reducing experimental complexity.
    • The findings pave the way for more accessible holographic recording and reconstruction.