Abstract
We propose a single phase-only optical element that transforms different orbital angular momentum (OAM) modes into localized spots at separated angular positions on a transverse plane. We refer to this element as an angular lens since it separates out OAM modes in a manner analogous to how a converging lens separates out transverse wave-vector modes at the focal plane. We also simulate the proposed angular lens using a spatial light modulator and experimentally demonstrate its working. Our work can have important implications for OAM-based classical and quantum communication applications.
Publication Date
3-26-2018
Document Type
Article
Department, Program, or Center
School of Physics and Astronomy (COS)
Recommended Citation
Rishabh Sahu, Swati Chaudhary, Kedar Khare, Mishkatul Bhattacharya, Harshawardhan Wanare, and Anand K. Jha, "Angular lens," Opt. Express 26, 8709-8718 (2018)
Campus
RIT – Main Campus
Comments
© 2018 Optical Society of America. Users may use, reuse, and build upon the article, or use the article for text or data mining, so long as such uses are for non-commercial purposes and appropriate attribution is maintained. All other rights are reserved. The original article can be located here: https://doi.org/10.1364/OE.26.008709