This study introduces and experimentally demonstrates the concept of a modified anomalous vortex beam (MAVB), which carries orbital angular momentum (OAM) and exhibits unique self-focusing properties. By utilizing holographic techniques and customizing phase masks, we precisely control the beam's phase and intensity distribution, enhancing self-focusing behavior while preserving traditional anomalous vortex beam features. We derive an analytical formula to describe MAVB propagation within a paraxial ABCD optical system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUsing the extended Huygens-Fresnel principle, a cross-spectral density formula was developed for a Gaussian Schell model vortex (PCGSMV) beam diffracted through a lensacon (lens with an axicon). The intensity and depth of focus (DOF) shaped by the lensacon were calculated. Our numerical results show the relationship between the intensity distribution and depth of focus with the beam waist width as well as the spatial correlation of the coherence length.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFJ Opt Soc Am A Opt Image Sci Vis
December 2023