Observation of a triangular-lattice pattern in nonlinear wave mixing with optical vortices
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2022
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Preparation, control, and measurement of optical vortices are increasingly important, as they play essential roles in
both fundamental science and optical technology applications. Spatial light modulation is the main approach behind
the control strategies, although there are limitations concerning the controllable wavelength. It is therefore crucial to
develop approaches that expand the spectral range of light modulation. Here, we demonstrate the modulation of light
by light in nonlinear optical interactions to demonstrate the identification of the topological charge of optical vortices.
A triangular-lattice pattern is observed in light beams resulting from the spatial cross modulation between an optical
vortex and a triangular shaped beam undergoing parametric interaction. Both up- and downconversion processes are
investigated, and the far-field image of the converted beam exhibits a triangular lattice. The number of sites and the lat tice orientation are determined by the topological charge of the vortex beam. In the downconversion process, the lattice
orientation can also be affected by phase conjugation. The observed cross modulation works for a large variety of spa tial field structures. Our results show that modulation of light by light can be used at wavelengths for which solid-state
devices are not yet available.
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SILVA, B. Pinheiro da et al. Observation of triangular-lattice pattern in nonlinear wave mixing with optical vortices. Optica, Washington, v. 9, n. 8, p. 908-912, 2022. DOI: 10.1364/OPTICA.459812. Disponível em: https://opg.optica.org/optica/fulltext.cfm?uri=optica-9-8-908&id=488550. Acesso em: 10 maio 2023.