Optical Vortices: Understanding and Assessment

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Abstract:

This report results from a contract tasking Institute of Physics, National Academy of Sciences of Ukraine. Optical vortices OVs are unique optical objects, existing around phase singularities in electromagnetic fields. Their unique properties allow possible applications that include optical traps for cold atoms, OV optical tweezers for microparticles, data transmission through optical communications systems, correction of phase distortions in an adaptive optical system, testing a turbulent atmosphere, etc. In this project the contractor will conduct theoretical studies and experiments to 1 better define the quantum properties of OV 2 explore OV optical tweezers and 3 examine vortex sensors with extremely high sensitivity.

Author(s):
Soskin, Marat S.
Author Organization(s):
AKADEMIYA NAUK URSR KIEV INST OF PHYSICS OF METALS
Descriptive Note:
Final rept. 1 Oct 2000-7 Nov 2001
Supplementary Note:
--Original contains color plates: All DTIC reproductions will be in black and white.
Pagination:
0078

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

RECORD

Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
P-051, EOARD-STCU 00-8002
Monitor Series:
STCU 00-8002, EOARD
 Subject Terms
Joint Capability Areas:
JCA_5_Command and Control; JCA_5.3_Planning; JCA_5.3.3_Develop Strategy; JCA_5.3.4_Develop Courses of Action; JCA_5.3.5_Analyze Courses of Action; JCA_5.5.2_Task; JCA_5.5_Direct; JCA_1.2.7_Experimentation; JCA_1.2.5_Lessons Learned; JCA_4.3_Maintain
Modernization Areas:
Quantum Science and Computing
Communities of Interest:
Sensors
Descriptor(s):
*OPTICAL EQUIPMENT, *VORTICES, COMPUTERIZED SIMULATION, FIBER OPTICS, ELECTROMAGNETIC FIELDS, LOW TEMPERATURE, DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEMS, QUANTUM THEORY, TURBULENCE, OPTICAL COMMUNICATIONS, NONLINEAR OPTICS, LASER BEAMS, HOLOGRAPHY, PARTICLES, DIFFRACTION, LIGHT TRANSMISSION, OPTICAL DETECTORS, PHASE DISTORTION, ANGULAR MOMENTUM, ADAPTIVE OPTICS, HIGH SENSITIVITY, UKRAINE
Field(s)/Group(s):
Optics
Keyword(s):
*OPTICAL VORTICES, OPTICAL TRAPS, COLD ATOMS, MICROPARTICLES, OVFS(OPTICAL VORTEX FIBER SENSORS), PHASE SINGULARITIES, ORBITAL ANGULAR MOMEMTUM
Report Date:
2001 Oct 01
Creation Date:
2002 Feb 27