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We demonstrate a new method for the generation of beams with rapidly tunable orbital angular momentum (OAM). This method is based on using a single-axis scanning galvanometer mirror to add… Click to show full abstract
We demonstrate a new method for the generation of beams with rapidly tunable orbital angular momentum (OAM). This method is based on using a single-axis scanning galvanometer mirror to add a phase tilt on an elliptical Gaussian beam that is then wrapped to a ring using optics that perform a log-polar transformation. This system can switch between modes in the kHz range and use relatively high power with high efficiency. This scanning mirror HOBBIT system was applied to a light/matter interaction application using the photoacoustic effect, with a 10 dB enhancement of the generated acoustics at a glass/water interface.
Journal Title: Optics express
Year Published: 2023
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