Archimedes spiral optical vortex array emitter

Opt Express. 2024 Jun 17;32(13):23115-23124. doi: 10.1364/OE.523806.

Abstract

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.