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We developed a ray transfer matrix method to track 3D laser beam trajectories in cavities. This approach clarifies laser beam origin, deformation, and links initial conditions to orbital angular momentum.

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Area of Science:

Optics and Photonics
Laser Physics
Beam Propagation

Background:

Understanding laser beam propagation within optical cavities is crucial for laser design.
Characterizing the origin and deformation of structured laser beams is complex.
Relating initial beam conditions to output properties like orbital angular momentum requires robust theoretical frameworks.

Purpose of the Study:

To develop a method for calculating the trajectory of a 3D laser beam within a laser cavity.
To synthesize a ray transfer matrix that accurately represents the behavior of laser beams inside a cavity.
To establish a clear link between initial beam conditions and the resulting orbital angular momentum.

Main Methods:

Utilized vector decomposition and coordinate projection techniques.
Employed a 2-by-2 ray transfer matrix for trajectory calculations.
Compared theoretical predictions with experimental results to validate the synthesized matrix.

Main Results:

Successfully calculated the 3D laser beam trajectory within the laser cavity.
Synthesized a ray transfer matrix by comparing experimental data with theoretical models.
The matrix effectively represents the origin and deformation of structured laser beams.

Conclusions:

The synthesized ray transfer matrix provides a powerful tool for analyzing laser beam behavior in cavities.
This method clarifies the relationship between initial beam parameters and orbital angular momentum.
The findings enable better control and prediction of structured laser beam properties.