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    Area of Science:

    • Optics and Photonics
    • Quantum Optics
    • Beam Shaping

    Background:

    • The twist phase, proposed by Simon and Mukunda, is a significant concept in optical physics.
    • Developing practical experimental methods to generate and control the twist phase has remained a challenge for decades.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To demonstrate a general and flexible experimental method for generating twisted Schell-model beams.
    • To provide a convenient and high-quality approach for customizing the novel twist phase.

    Main Methods:

    • Implementing a discrete form of the continuous coherent beam integral function.
    • Utilizing rigorous superposition of Laguerre-Gauss modes for beam generation.
    • Measuring the twist factor through beam propagation characteristics.

    Main Results:

    • Successfully generated twisted Schell-model beams using the proposed discrete method.
    • Experimental results demonstrated superior convenience and quality compared to existing methods.
    • Measured twist factors showed excellent agreement with theoretical predictions.

    Conclusions:

    • The developed method offers a general approach for customizing twisted cross-spectral densities.
    • This technique facilitates practical applications requiring tailored optical beams.
    • The findings advance the experimental control of light's phase properties.