Generation of optical vortex lattices by in-line phase modulation with partially coherent light

Archimedes spiral optical vortex array emitter

Optical vortex arrays (OVAs) are important for large-capacity optical communications, optical tweezers, and optical imaging. However, there is an urgent need to generate an optical vortex emitter to construct a specific OVA with a functional structure for the accurate transport of particles. To address this issue, we propose an Archimedes spiral OVA emitter that uses an Archimedes spiral parametric equation and coordinate localization techniques to dynamically regulate the position of each optical vortex. We discuss the phenomena of the location coordinates and Archimedes spiral from unclosed to closed on the OVA emitter. Furthermore, the propose of multiple OVA emitters demonstrates a chiral structure that has the potential for optical material processing. This study lays the foundation for generating OVAs with functional structures, which will facilitate advanced applications in the complex manipulation, separation, and transport of multiple particles.

Binary image encryption with a QR code-encoded optical beam having an array of vortices

In recent years, optical information processing has become increasingly important due to its ability to handle large amounts of data efficiently. Amplitude, phase, spatial frequency, wavelength, and polarization are the physical dimensions used for information encoding into the light beam. Information encoding using orbital angular momentum (OAM) carried by a vortex beam is gaining interest in this regard. Such beams provide high-dimensional orthogonal states for encoding and have shown more stability in turbulent media than Gaussian beams, especially in the case of free space propagation. This study demonstrates an image encryption method utilizing an array of OAM light modes. The approach uses a non-interferometric intensity recording-based encoding scheme, which offers ease of implementation. Quick response codes have been utilized for encoding to avoid information loss from non-uniform distribution of light and aberrations. The encryption scheme is highly secure because the encrypted light beam contains only partial information about the object, preventing complete information retrieval without proper key information.