Determine Bessel-Gauss beams Orbital Angular Momentum using Diffraction patterns from various apertures

Ayush Mehra, Shlomi Arnon

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Abstract

Laser beams with Orbital Angular Momentum (OAM) are revolutionizing optical communication systems, especially for next generation 6G networks. These beams encode information spatially, making precise detection crucial. This research presents methods for determining Bessel-Gauss beam OAM by analysing diffraction patterns through various apertures. By using different aperture shapes to sample the Bessel-Gauss beams and examining the resulting far-field diffraction patterns, we can accurately determine the topological charge of the incoming beam.

Original languageAmerican English
Title of host publicationFree-Space Laser Communications XXXVII
EditorsHamid Hemmati, Bryan S. Robinson
PublisherSPIE
ISBN (Electronic)9781510684584
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2025
EventFree-Space Laser Communications XXXVII 2025 - San Francisco, United States
Duration: 28 Jan 202531 Jan 2025

Publication series

NameProceedings of SPIE - The International Society for Optical Engineering
Volume13355

Conference

ConferenceFree-Space Laser Communications XXXVII 2025
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySan Francisco
Period28/01/2531/01/25

Keywords

  • Angular diffraction
  • Bessel-Gauss beam
  • Optical communication
  • Orbital Angular Momentum

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Condensed Matter Physics
  • Computer Science Applications
  • Applied Mathematics
  • Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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