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Structural stability of spiral vortex beams to sector perturbations
Applied Optics
|October 6, 2021
Summary
Sector perturbations can destabilize spiral vortex beams, altering Poynting vector streamlines and creating optical vortices. However, the beam
Area of Science:
- Physics
- Optics
- Photonics
Background:
- Spiral vortex beams are crucial in optical physics and photonics.
- Understanding their stability under perturbations is key for applications.
- Caustic surfaces and Poynting vector dynamics are fundamental properties.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the structural stability of spiral vortex beams under sector perturbations.
- To analyze the impact of perturbations on beam propagation, phase patterns, and optical vortices.
- To determine the beam's behavior regarding orbital angular momentum and information entropy.
Main Methods:
- Computer simulations were employed to model the effects of sector perturbations.
- Experimental results were processed to validate simulation findings.
- Analysis focused on Poynting vector streamlines, critical points, and phase patterns.
Main Results:
- A caustic surface was identified, significantly altering Poynting vector streamlines and critical points.
- Beam propagation (scaling, rotation) did not affect the perturbed streamline shape or phase pattern.
- Strong perturbations induced circulation direction changes, creating optical vortices with negative topological charges.
Conclusions:
- Despite perturbations and increased information entropy, the beam's orbital angular momentum remained constant.
- The perturbed spiral vortex beam can achieve new stable states.
- This research provides insights into the resilience and adaptability of vortex beams.
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