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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Holography
    • Vortex Optics

    Background:

    • Perfect optical vortices (POVs) possess unique phase structures.
    • Generating multiple POVs simultaneously presents a significant challenge.
    • Applications in optical communications and microscopy require controllable POV generation.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a novel holographic method for generating controllable perfect optical vortex (POV) arrays.
    • To investigate the tunability of diffraction order and topological charge in generated POV arrays.
    • To explore the potential of this technique for advanced optical applications.

    Main Methods:

    • Design and fabrication of holographic gratings.
    • Utilizing a phase-only spatial light modulator for hologram projection.
    • Experimental observation and characterization of POV arrays using a CCD camera.
    • Comparison of experimental results with numerical simulations.

    Main Results:

    • Successful generation of perfect optical vortex (POV) arrays.
    • Demonstrated controllability over the diffraction order and topological charge of each spot.
    • Observed POV arrays with varying dimensions and topological charges.
    • Experimental results closely matched simulation predictions.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed holographic technique enables the simultaneous generation of multiple, controllable POVs.
    • This method offers a versatile platform for creating tailored POV arrays.
    • The technique holds promise for applications such as orbital angular momentum multiplexed fiber data transmission.