Abstract
In this work we present a method for generating ultra-intense Laguerre-Gauss laser beams, using 3D direct laser writing of spiral phase plasma mirrors. These single-use mirrors provide an economical and scalable solution for arbitrary spatial beam shaping at ultra-high laser intensities. The use of these plasma-based optical devices is demonstrated for the case of an orbital angular momentum of l=1, with incident laser intensity of 1017 W cm-2.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 085501 |
Journal | Journal of Optics (United Kingdom) |
Volume | 24 |
Issue number | 8 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2022 |
Keywords
- beam shaping
- direct laser writing
- laser-plasma interaction
- orbital angular momentum
- plasma mirror
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics