Propagation and control of noncanonical optical vortices

Authors
Molina-Terriza, G Wright, EM Torner, L
Citation
G. Molina-terriza et al., Propagation and control of noncanonical optical vortices, OPTICS LETT, 26(3), 2001, pp. 163-165
Citations number
15
Categorie Soggetti
Apllied Physucs/Condensed Matter/Materiales Science","Optics & Acoustics
Journal title
OPTICS LETTERS
ISSN journal
01469592 → ACNP
Volume
26
Issue
3
Year of publication
2001
Pages
163 - 165
Database
ISI
SICI code
0146-9592(20010201)26:3<163:PACONO>2.0.ZU;2-R
Abstract
We predict new features for the evolution of noncanonical screw wave-front dislocations nested in diffracting light beams. The evolution equations for the location of single-charge dislocations are derived, and their conseque nces are elaborated by use of illustrative examples. It is shown that the d ynamic trajectories of the vortices can be controlled by adjustment of the noncanonical strength of the input dislocations. (C) 2001 Optical Society o f America.