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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Microscopy Techniques
    • Beam Manipulation

    Background:

    • Optical microscopy is crucial for sample analysis.
    • Scanning probe microscopy offers high resolution but can be slow.
    • Existing methods lack precise control over the illumination spot.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To develop an analytical model for an optical vortex scanning microscope.
    • To provide a theoretical framework for understanding beam propagation in this system.
    • To enable precise sample scanning using a movable optical vortex.

    Main Methods:

    • Analytical modeling within the paraxial approximation.
    • Step-by-step calculation of light complex amplitude through optical elements.
    • Derivation of the vortex trajectory for small displacements.

    Main Results:

    • An analytical solution for the Gaussian beam path with an embedded optical vortex was derived.
    • The light complex amplitude maintains a consistent form throughout the system.
    • A simple expression for the vortex trajectory was obtained, facilitating precise scanning control.

    Conclusions:

    • The analytical model accurately describes the optical vortex scanning microscope's performance.
    • The derived expressions simplify the understanding and design of such microscopes.
    • This work paves the way for advanced, high-resolution scanning microscopy techniques.