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Devil's vortex-lenses.

Walter D Furlan1, Fernando Giménez, Arnau Calatayud

  • 1Departamento de Optica, Universitat de València, Burjassot, Spain. walter.furlan@uv.es

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We introduce novel fractal diffractive optical elements (DOEs) called Devil's vortex-lenses. These lenses create a chain of optical vortices in their focal volume, demonstrating self-similar axial distribution under monochromatic light.

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Area of Science:

  • Optics and Photonics
  • Diffractive Optics
  • Vortex Optics

Background:

  • Vortex lenses are optical elements that impart orbital angular momentum to light.
  • Diffractive optical elements (DOEs) offer versatile light manipulation capabilities.
  • Fractal structures present unique optical properties.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and analyze a new type of vortex lens based on a fractal "devil's staircase" phase distribution.
  • To investigate the focusing properties and topological charge influence of these novel fractal DOEs.
  • To explore the formation of vortex chains in the focal volume.

Main Methods:

  • Analytical study of focusing properties.
  • Investigation of the influence of topological charge.
  • Simulation of light propagation through fractal diffractive optical elements (DOEs).

Main Results:

  • The proposed Devil's vortex-lenses exhibit unique focusing characteristics.
  • A delimited chain of optical vortices is formed in the focal volume.
  • The axial distribution of these vortices follows the self-similarity inherent in the fractal lens design.
  • The topological charge significantly influences the vortex chain formation.

Conclusions:

  • Devil's vortex-lenses represent a new class of fractal diffractive optical elements (DOEs).
  • These lenses can generate controlled chains of optical vortices with self-similar axial distribution.
  • The findings open possibilities for advanced optical manipulation and applications.