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    • Physics
    • Optics
    • Wave Phenomena

    Background:

    • Investigating the behavior of complex light fields is crucial for advancing optical technologies.
    • Self-accelerating wave packets offer unique propagation characteristics.
    • Harmonic potentials provide a controllable environment for studying wave dynamics.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the evolutionary dynamics of self-accelerating second-order Hermite complex-variable-function Gaussian (SSHCG) wave packets.
    • To explore the influence of various parameters on SSHCG wave packet propagation.
    • To present potential applications in optical communications and trapping.

    Main Methods:

    • Theoretical analysis and numerical simulations were employed.
    • The control variables method was used to manipulate parameters like distribution factor, cross-phase factor, potential depth, and chirp parameter.
    • Three-dimensional models were utilized to observe wave packet behavior.

    Main Results:

    • SSHCG wave packets exhibited periodic variations and unique propagation dynamics.
    • Observed rotational states included butterfly, three-peak, two-polarity, elliptical, and ring-shaped double-vortex structures.
    • Energy flow, angular momentum, and radiation force on particles were investigated.

    Conclusions:

    • Distinct SSHCG wave packet propagation dynamics were achieved through parameter control.
    • The study demonstrates the versatility of SSHCG wave packets in various configurations.
    • Potential applications in optical communications and optical trapping were highlighted.