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    • Microfluidics and Nanotechnology

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    • Orbital angular momentum (OAM) in optical vortex (OV) fields is typically intensity-dependent, hindering independent modulation.
    • Controlling OAM without affecting intensity is crucial for advanced optical manipulation techniques.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and demonstrate a novel grafted optical vortex (GOV) for independent OAM control.
    • To enable precise modulation of local OAM magnitude and direction while maintaining a constant annular intensity profile.

    Main Methods:

    • Grafted optical vortex (GOV) generation via spiral phase reconstruction of multiple OVs with different topological charges (TCs).
    • Utilizing the Dirac δ-function to confine energy into an annular shape, preserving GOV intensity.
    • Theoretical analysis and experimental manipulation of polystyrene microspheres using the GOV.

    Main Results:

    • Demonstrated controllable local OAM magnitude and direction in GOVs by modulating grafted TCs.
    • Maintained a constant annular intensity profile for the GOV.
    • Successfully manipulated micro-particles using the GOV, showcasing controllable tangential forces.

    Conclusions:

    • The proposed GOV offers an ingenious method for independent OAM modulation.
    • This technique provides precise control over local tangential forces within the light ring.
    • Potential applications include enhanced optical trapping and rotation of micro-particles.