Gaussian Beam Propagation for Nonlinear Optics featuring Orbital Angular Momentum Transfer
ORAL
Abstract
We present a general, Gaussian spatial mode propagation formalism for describing the generation of higher order multi-spatial mode beams generated during nonlinear interactions. Furthermore, to implement the theory, we simulate optical angular momentum transfer interactions, and show how one can optimize the interaction to reduce the undesired pollution of the spatial mode structure.
*This research was supported by AFOSR grant FA9550- 13-1-0098. In addition, R. N. L., Z. X. and J. P. D. acknowledge additional support from the ARO, the NSF, and the Northrop Grumman Corporation.
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