Optical Vortices: Understanding and Assessment
Abstract
This report results from a contract tasking Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Optical vortices (OVs) are unique optical objects, existing around phase singularities in electromagnetic fields. Their unique properties allow possible applications that include 'optical traps' for cold atoms, OV optical tweezers for microparticles, data transmission through optical communications systems, correction of phase distortions in an adaptive optical system, testing a turbulent atmosphere, etc. In this project the contractor will conduct theoretical studies and experiments to 1) better define the quantum properties of OV; 2) explore OV optical tweezers; and 3) examine vortex sensors with extremely high sensitivity.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Oct 01, 2001
- Accession Number
- ADA398180
Entities
People
- Marat S. Soskin