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  • Optics and Photonics
  • Light Field Manipulation
  • Sub-wavelength Imaging

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  • Traditional light control focuses on transverse properties (amplitude, phase, polarization).
  • Analyzing light's longitudinal dimension is crucial for 3D nanoscale imaging and manipulation.
  • Existing methods lack the precision for sub-wavelength longitudinal structure visualization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend transverse light customization into the longitudinal dimension.
  • To enable visualization and analysis of sub-wavelength (nanometer range) longitudinal structures.
  • To develop a precise 3D beam shaping and detection technique.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a counter-propagation scheme involving superpositions of higher-order Laguerre-Gaussian beams and cylindrical vector beams.
  • Employed precise variation of mode indices for beam shaping.
  • Experimental analysis via digital, holographic counter-propagation for light volume scanning.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated stable, reversible, and precise scanning of the light volume.
  • Achieved tailored 3D amplitude, phase, and polarization structures adaptable via mode indices.
  • Observed sub-wavelength structural changes within the light field upon propagation.

Conclusions:

  • The proposed method successfully extends light control into the longitudinal dimension for 3D nanoscale analysis.
  • This technique offers precise manipulation of light fields with sub-wavelength resolution.
  • Findings are significant for advanced applications like material machining and optical trapping.