Partially coherent vortex beams of arbitrary order

We derive analytic solutions for an infinite set of partially coherent vortex beams (PCVBs) of any azimuthal order and for any propagation distance. The correlation singularities of the beams and their orbital angular momentum are investigated. This detailed study of PCVBs opens the possibility of u...

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Published in:Journal of the Optical Society of America. A, Optics, image science, and vision Optics, image science, and vision, 2017-10, Vol.34 (10), p.1793-1799
Main Authors: Stahl, C S D, Gbur, G
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:We derive analytic solutions for an infinite set of partially coherent vortex beams (PCVBs) of any azimuthal order and for any propagation distance. The correlation singularities of the beams and their orbital angular momentum are investigated. This detailed study of PCVBs opens the possibility of using such beams for remote sensing and free-space optical communications.
ISSN:1084-7529
1520-8532
DOI:10.1364/JOSAA.34.001793