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    • Optics and Photonics
    • Laser Physics
    • Spectroscopy

    Background:

    • The thermal lens effect is a well-established phenomenon utilized for decades.
    • Traditional thermal lens techniques rely on the Gaussian intensity distribution of laser beams.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To propose and investigate a new thermal lens effect using laser beams with Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM).
    • To explore the potential applications of OAM-thermal lenses in chemical and biomedical analysis.
    • To study the dynamic formation and steady-state characteristics of OAM-thermal lenses.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical modeling and experimental investigation of the OAM-thermal lens effect.
    • Analysis of the dynamic evolution and steady-state behavior of the OAM-thermal lens.
    • Characterization of factors influencing the OAM-thermal lens steady state.

    Main Results:

    • The OAM-thermal lens exhibits distinct dynamic formation, with rapid initial changes followed by a slow approach to a steady state, differing from Gaussian thermal lenses.
    • Factors affecting the steady state of the OAM-thermal lens were identified.
    • A potential slow thermal-optical gate controlled by OAM was demonstrated.

    Conclusions:

    • The OAM-thermal lens offers a novel approach to thermal-optical effects, distinct from traditional methods.
    • This new effect holds promise for improving the sensitivity of absorption spectroscopy in chemical and biomedical applications.
    • The study opens avenues for utilizing structured light beams in thermal-optical research and applications.